Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Keep Slightly Dry
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
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Amur Maple
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
echinocactus
In German
Amur-Ahorn
echinocactus
In French
érable de l'Amour
echinocactus
In Spanish
arce de Amur
echinocactus
In Greek
Amur Maple
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Echinocactus
In Polish
klon amur
Echinocactus
In Latin
amur acernis
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Echinocactus
Season and care of Amur Maple and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Echinocactus Physical Information
Amur Maple and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Echinocactus are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Amur Maple and Echinocactus
Care of Amur Maple and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.