About Barrel Cactus and Hatiora
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, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
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Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Ivory, White
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
barrel cactus
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Hatiora
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Hatiora
In French
Barrel cactus
Hatiora
In Spanish
biznaga
Hatiora
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Hatiora
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Hatiora
In Polish
cactus Barrel
hatiora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Hatiora. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Hatiora has allergic reactions like . 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Hatiora Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora
Care of Barrel Cactus and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.