Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Fruit
  
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
  
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
  
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
  
congesta, paucinervia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert
  
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Pale White, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
  
Purple, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Not Available
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Compost, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
good for lips, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
  
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
  
Carissa carandas
  
Common Name
barrel cactus
  
Black Currant
  
In Hindi
barrel cactus
  
करोंदा, कालि मैना
  
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
  
Carandas
  
In French
Barrel cactus
  
karondas
  
In Spanish
biznaga
  
karondas
  
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
  
karondas
  
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
  
karondas
  
In Polish
cactus Barrel
  
karondas
  
In Latin
cactus
  
karondas
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Apocynaceae
  
Genus
Ferocactus
  
Carissa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Karonda
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Karonda Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Karonda are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Karonda
Care of Barrel Cactus and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.