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Barrel Cactus
Barrel Cactus

Amur Maple
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About Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Tree

Origin

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
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Number of Varieties

620
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-153-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
7-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

15.20 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Green, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow
Red, Crimson

Leaf Color in Spring

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Green

Leaf Color in Summer

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Green

Leaf Color in Fall

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Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Lobed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS
Acer ginnala

Common Name

barrel cactus
Amur Maple

In Hindi

barrel cactus
अमुर मेपल

In German

Fass-Kaktus-
Amur-Ahorn

In French

Barrel cactus
érable de l'Amour

In Spanish

biznaga
arce de Amur

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος
Amur Maple

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus
de bordo amur

In Polish

cactus Barrel
klon amur

In Latin

cactus
amur acernis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae
Aceraceae

Genus

Ferocactus
Acer

Clade

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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

10128
1 27800
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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple

Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Amur Maple doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Amur Maple has allergic reactions like . 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 Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple

Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple Physical Information

Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple are as follows:

  • Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barrel Cactus leaf color:

  • Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory

  • Amur Maple leaf color: Green

Care of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple

Care of Barrel Cactus and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.