Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Allamanda
echinocactus
In German
Allamanda
echinocactus
In French
Allamanda
echinocactus
In Spanish
Allamanda
echinocactus
In Greek
Allamanda
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Echinocactus
In Polish
Allamanda
Echinocactus
In Latin
Allamanda
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Allamanda and Echinocactus
Season and care of Allamanda and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Echinocactus Physical Information
Allamanda and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Echinocactus are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Allamanda and Echinocactus
Care of Allamanda and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.