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Barrel Cactus
Barrel Cactus

Devils Backbone
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About Barrel Cactus and Devils Backbone

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Shrub

Origin

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

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia

Number of Varieties

68
0 40000
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Habitat

Desert
subtropical regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-159-13
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
-

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm90.00 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
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

-
-

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow
-

Leaf Color in Spring

-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

-
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

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, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

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
Bold

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Hummingbirds

Allergy

-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS
Euphorbia tithymaloides

Common Name

barrel cactus
Devil's Backbone

In Hindi

barrel cactus
Devil's Backbone

In German

Fass-Kaktus-
Devil's Backbone

In French

Barrel cactus
Backbone du Diable

In Spanish

biznaga
El espinazo del diablo

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος
Devil's Backbone

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus
Espinha do Diabo

In Polish

cactus Barrel
Kręgosłup diabła

In Latin

cactus
Narum diaboli

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Malpighiales

Family

Cactaceae
Crassulaceae

Genus

Ferocactus
Euphorbia

Clade

-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
Euphorbieae

Subfamily

-
Euphorbioideae

Number of Species

102000
1 27800
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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Devils Backbone

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

Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Devils Backbone

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

Barrel Cactus and Devils Backbone Physical Information

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

  • Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barrel Cactus leaf color:

  • Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta

  • Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy

Care of Barrel Cactus and Devils Backbone

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