Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus
Origin
China, Japan
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Not Available
Habitat
shade of upland trees
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Rose
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
feather-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE odora
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
winter daphne
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
winter daphne
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Daphne odora
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
Daphne odora
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
Daphne odora
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
Daphne odora
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
Daphne odora
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
Daphne odora
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
Daphne odora
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Rosopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllidae
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Winter Daphne doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Winter Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Winter Daphne has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Peruvian Apple Cactus has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Daphne season is Spring and Winter and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Daphne is Neutral and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Winter Daphne and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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.