Barrel Cactus

Damson

About Barrel Cactus and Damson

Barrel Cactus

Damson

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Fruit

Origin

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

Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

Open Forest, Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Leaf Color in Summer

Leaf Color in Fall

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently

Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS

PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'

Common Name

barrel cactus

Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson

In Hindi

barrel cactus

जामुन

In German

Fass-Kaktus-

Zwetschgen

In French

Barrel cactus

prune de Damas

In Spanish

biznaga

ciruela ciruela

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος

κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus

damson ameixa

In Polish

cactus Barrel

mirabelki

In Latin

cactus

damson plum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Rosales

Family

Cactaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Amygdaloideae

Number of Species

10400

1 27800

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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Damson

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

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Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Damson

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

Barrel Cactus and Damson Physical Information

Barrel Cactus and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Damson are as follows:

Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Damson flower color:
Damson leaf color:

Care of Barrel Cactus and Damson

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