Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Europe
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
Desert
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires a lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
barrel cactus
Giant Reed
In Hindi
barrel cactus
नरकट
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Pfahlrohr
In French
Barrel cactus
Arundo donax
In Spanish
biznaga
Arundo donax
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
cactus
Arundo donax
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Reed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed
Care of Barrel Cactus and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.