Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Arbutus unedo
Cereus repandus
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
arbousier
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
arbutus
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Strawberry Tree and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.