Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
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Habitat
Desert
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
barrel cactus
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
barrel cactus
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Barrel cactus
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
biznaga
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
cactus
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Justicia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut
Care of Barrel Cactus and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.