Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
barrel cactus
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
barrel cactus
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
Barrel cactus
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
biznaga
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
cactus Barrel
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
cactus
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Ornamental Rhubarb doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Barrel Cactus and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Ornamental Rhubarb pruning is done 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.