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