Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Australia, South America
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Desert
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
-
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
barrel cactus
Elderberry
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Elderberry
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Holunderbeere
In French
Barrel cactus
Sureau
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Sabugueiro
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Bez czarny
In Latin
cactus
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Sambucus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Elderberry
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Barrel Cactus and Elderberry Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Elderberry are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Elderberry
Care of Barrel Cactus and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.