Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
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Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Desert
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
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Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
barrel cactus
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
barrel cactus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Narzissen
In French
Barrel cactus
Narcissus
In Spanish
biznaga
Narcissus
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Narcissus
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Narcyz
In Latin
cactus
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Narcissus
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Jonquil. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Jonquil doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Jonquil 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 Jonquil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jonquil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Jonquil Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil
Care of Barrel Cactus and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.