Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Echinopsis pachanoi
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
shrublands
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Prunus avium
Common Name
San Pedro
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Kirschbaum
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Cerisier
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Cerezo
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Wachuma
árvore de cereja
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
San Pedro
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of San Pedro and Cherry Tree
Season and care of San Pedro and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is and Cherry Tree season is . The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
San Pedro and Cherry Tree Physical Information
San Pedro and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Cherry Tree are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of San Pedro and Cherry Tree
Care of San Pedro and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.