Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Melanesia
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
shrublands
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
antimicrobial
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
BREYNIA disticha
Common Name
San Pedro
Snow Bush
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
बर्फ बुश
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Schnee Bush
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
neige Bush
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
nieve Bush
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
χιόνι Μπους
In Portuguese
Wachuma
neve de Bush
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Śnieg Bush
In Latin
San Pedro
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Antidesmatoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Snow Bush
Season and care of San Pedro and Snow Bush is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Snow Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Snow Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Snow Bush is Loam while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Snow Bush Physical Information
San Pedro and Snow Bush physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Snow Bush are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Snow Bush flower color: Green
- Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Care of San Pedro and Snow Bush
Care of San Pedro and Snow Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Snow Bush 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.