Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Pascal, Golden Self-Blanching, Tall Utah, Tango
Habitat
Desert
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
-
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
-
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
barrel cactus
Celery
In Hindi
barrel cactus
अजवायन
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Sellerie
In French
Barrel cactus
Céleri
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Aipo
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Seler
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Celery
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Celery? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Celery. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Celery doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Celery 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 Celery and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Celery
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Celery Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Celery are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Celery
Care of Barrel Cactus and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.