Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Texas, Mexico
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
not available
Habitat
Desert
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
wax
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
barrel cactus
wax plant
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Candelilla
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
candelilla
In French
Barrel cactus
candelilla
In Spanish
biznaga
candelilla
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
candelilla
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
candelilla
In Polish
cactus Barrel
candelilla
In Latin
cactus
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Candelilla. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelilla has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Candelilla Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla
Care of Barrel Cactus and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.