Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Ornamental Plant
  
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Not Available
  
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Desert, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Very Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
  
Needs very little water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Not Available
  
Pruning
Not Available
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealy bugs
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Bedding Plant
  
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
  
Astrophytum myriostigma
  
Common Name
barrel cactus
  
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
  
In Hindi
barrel cactus
  
Star Cactus
  
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
  
Star Cactus
  
In French
Barrel cactus
  
Star Cactus
  
In Spanish
biznaga
  
Star Cactus
  
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
  
Star Cactus
  
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
  
Star Cactus
  
In Polish
cactus Barrel
  
Star Cactus
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Star Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Ferocactus
  
Astrophytum
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cacteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available.
Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
- Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Care of Barrel Cactus and Bishop's Cap Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.