Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Glandular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Cynara cardunculus
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Artichoke
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Artichoke
barrel cactus
In German
Artischocke
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Artichaut
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Alcachofa
biznaga
In Greek
αγκινάρα
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Alcachofra
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Karczoch
cactus Barrel
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Cynareae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Artichoke and Barrel Cactus. Artichoke has thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Artichoke does not have fragrant flowers. Artichoke has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Intestinal gas. 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 Artichoke and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Artichoke and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artichoke season is Spring and Barrel Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Artichoke is Well drained and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Artichoke and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Artichoke and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Artichoke flower color: Purple
Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus
Care of Artichoke and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Artichoke 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.