Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
barrel cactus
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
barrel cactus
echinocactus
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
echinocactus
In French
Barrel cactus
echinocactus
In Spanish
biznaga
echinocactus
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Echinocactus
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Echinocactus
In Latin
cactus
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Echinocactus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus
Care of Barrel Cactus and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.