Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Sourwood
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
Sourwood
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Sourwood
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Sourwood
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Sourwood
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Sourwood
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Sourwood
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Sourwood
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Cereeae
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Sourwood and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood pruning is done 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 Sourwood 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.