Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Eastern Europe
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
IRIS pumila
Common Name
barrel cactus
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Dwarf Iris
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Zwergiris
In French
Barrel cactus
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
biznaga
Enano Iris
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
cactus
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris
Care of Barrel Cactus and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
