Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
princess of the night, Honolulu queen
Habitat
shrublands
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, Salmon, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Average Water Needs, Do not let dry out between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Antioxidants, cholesterol-lowering, Fever, Heart problems, Itching, Menstrual Disorders, Rheumatism, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
CEREUS
Common Name
San Pedro
Night blooming cereus
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
cereus
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
cereus
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
cereus
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
cereus
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
cereus
In Portuguese
Wachuma
cereus
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
cereus
In Latin
San Pedro
cereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Cereus
Season and care of San Pedro and Cereus is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Cereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Cereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Cereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cereus is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
San Pedro and Cereus Physical Information
San Pedro and Cereus physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cereus height is 250.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Cereus are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Cereus flower color: Light Pink and White
- Cereus leaf color: Light Green
Care of San Pedro and Cereus
Care of San Pedro and Cereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Cereus pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Cereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.