Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Desert
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Orange
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
-
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Prunus avium
Common Name
barrel cactus
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
barrel cactus
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Kirschbaum
In French
Barrel cactus
Cerisier
In Spanish
biznaga
Cerezo
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
árvore de cereja
In Polish
cactus Barrel
wiśniowe drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Cherry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree
Care of Barrel Cactus and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.