Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Not available
Habitat
Hillside, Woods
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Barberry
San Pedro
In Hindi
Burberry
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Burberry
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Burberry
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Burberry
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Burberry
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Burberry
Wachuma
In Polish
kwaśnica
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Barberry
San Pedro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Berberis
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Barberry and San Pedro
Season and care of Barberry and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Barberry and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barberry and San Pedro Physical Information
Barberry and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Barberry and San Pedro are as follows:
Barberry flower color: Yellow
Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barberry and San Pedro
Care of Barberry and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.