Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Cereus repandus
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
6 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALENDULA officinalis
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Pot Marigold
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Pot Marigold
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Ringelblume
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
pot Marigold
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Caléndula
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
καλέντουλα
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
pot Marigold
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Pot Marigold
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Zinnia Pot
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Pot Marigold doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pot Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Pot Marigold has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash and Swelling. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pot Marigold season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Early Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pot Marigold is Well drained and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Pot Marigold and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.