Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Upland
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs
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
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Ferocactus wislizeni
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Arizona barrel cactus
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Arizona barrel cactus
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
Arizona barrel cactus
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
Arizona barrel cactus
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
Arizona barrel cactus
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Arizona barrel cactus
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Arizona barrel cactus
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Penstemon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Talus Slope Penstemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.