Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruits, Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
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Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
barrel cactus
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
barrel cactus
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
biznaga
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
cactus Barrel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bael and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Bael and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Bael and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Bael and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Bael and Barrel Cactus
Care of Bael and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Bael 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.