Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Desert
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
barrel cactus
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Barrel cactus
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
biznaga
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
cactus
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Black Raspberry doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry
Care of Barrel Cactus and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.