Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Canada
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Desert
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
2-9
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
barrel cactus
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
barrel cactus
HACKBERRY
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Hackberry
In French
Barrel cactus
micocoulier
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
hackberry
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
hackberry
In Polish
cactus Barrel
hackberry
In Latin
cactus
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Hackberry
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Hackberry Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Hackberry are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Hackberry
Care of Barrel Cactus and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.