Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Central Asia
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Malus domestica
Common Name
barrel cactus
Apple Tree
In Hindi
barrel cactus
सेब का वृक्ष
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Apfelbaum
In French
Barrel cactus
Pommier
In Spanish
biznaga
Manzano
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
μηλιά
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Macieira
In Polish
cactus Barrel
jabłoń
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Apple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree
Care of Barrel Cactus and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.