Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
barrel cactus
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
barrel cactus
लीची
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Lychee
In French
Barrel cactus
Lychee
In Spanish
biznaga
Lychee
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
lichia
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Sapindaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Litchi Sonn
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Lychee
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Lychee? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Lychee. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Lychee doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Lychee 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 Lychee and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Lychee
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Lychee Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Lychee are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Barrel Cactus and Lychee
Care of Barrel Cactus and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.