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Barrel Cactus
Barrel Cactus

Climbing Aster
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About Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Perennial

Origin

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southeastern United States

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

6100
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-156-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
9*1

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm40.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

15.20 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow
-

Leaf Color in Spring

-
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Green

Leaf Color in Fall

-
Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently
-

In Summer

Lots of watering
Average Water

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Bees, Flies

Allergy

-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
-

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Vine, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS
AMPELASTER carolinianus

Common Name

barrel cactus
Climbing Aster

In Hindi

barrel cactus
Hydrangea

In German

Fass-Kaktus-
Hortensie

In French

Barrel cactus
Hortensia

In Spanish

biznaga
Hortensia

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος
υδραγεία

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus
Hortênsia

In Polish

cactus Barrel
Hortensja

In Latin

cactus
Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
-

Order

Caryophyllales
-

Family

Cactaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Ferocactus
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Clade

-
-

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

10200
1 27800
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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster

Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Climbing Aster doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster

Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Climbing Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Climbing Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Climbing Aster is Neutral.

Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster Physical Information

Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Climbing Aster height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster are as follows:

  • Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barrel Cactus leaf color:

  • Climbing Aster flower color: Light Pink and Lavender

  • Climbing Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster

Care of Barrel Cactus and Climbing Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Climbing Aster 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 Climbing Aster needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.