Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Desert
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
barrel cactus
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
barrel cactus
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Barrel cactus
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
biznaga
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
cactus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple
Care of Barrel Cactus and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves 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 Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.