Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Acer saccharum
Cereus repandus
Habitat
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER saccharum
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Sugar Maple
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
चीनी मेपल
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Zuckerahorn
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
sucre d'érable
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
arce de azúcar
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Maple ζάχαρη
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Bordo de Açucar
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Cukier klonowy
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Sugar Maple
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Sugar Maple and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sugar Maple 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.