Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
  
Northern Africa
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
shrublands
  
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
7-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
  
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Olive, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
  
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
  
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
  
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
  
ALOE vera
  
Common Name
San Pedro
  
Aloe vera, Korphad
  
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
  
एलोविरा
  
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
  
Aloe Vera
  
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
  
Aloe vera
  
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
  
Aloe vera
  
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
  
Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Wachuma
  
Aloe Vera
  
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
  
Aloes
  
In Latin
San Pedro
  
Aloe Vera
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Echinopsis
  
Aloe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Trichocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Asphodeloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of San Pedro and Aloe Vera
Season and care of San Pedro and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Aloe Vera season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Aloe Vera Physical Information
San Pedro and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Aloe Vera are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of San Pedro and Aloe Vera
Care of San Pedro and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.