Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
barrel cactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
barrel cactus
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
américaine Aloe
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
biznaga
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
cactus Barrel
In Latin
American Aloe
cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Properties of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About American Aloe and Barrel Cactus. American Aloe has thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also American Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. American Aloe has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like 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 American Aloe and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Aloe and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
American Aloe and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus
Care of American Aloe and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.