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Barrel Cactus
Barrel Cactus

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About Barrel Cactus and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Tree

Origin

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

660
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-154-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
7-1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

15.20 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

-
-

Leaf Color in Summer

-
-

Leaf Color in Fall

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Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

-
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

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

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

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

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

-
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

-
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

barrel cactus
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

barrel cactus
भोज पत्र

In German

Fass-Kaktus-
Birke

In French

Barrel cactus
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

biznaga
Abedul

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus
bétula

In Polish

cactus Barrel
Brzoza

In Latin

cactus
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Fagales

Family

Cactaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Ferocactus
Betula

Clade

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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

1034
1 27800
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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Birch

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

Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Birch

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

Barrel Cactus and Birch Physical Information

Barrel Cactus and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Birch are as follows:

  • Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barrel Cactus leaf color:

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Barrel Cactus and Birch

Care of Barrel Cactus and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.