About Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Not Available
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Green, Dark Green, Olive
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
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
barrel cactus
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Igel Kaktus
In French
Barrel cactus
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
biznaga
cactus de erizo
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
cactus Barrel
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Echinocereus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Barrel Cactus and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions 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 Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.