Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
11-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
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
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
tabardillo
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
tabardillo
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
tabardillo
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
tabardillo
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Tabardillo
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Tabardillo
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Tabardillo
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Tabardillo and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.