Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Brazil
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Not available
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Brunfelsia pauciflora
Common Name
barrel cactus
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Raintree
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
raintree
In French
Barrel cactus
raintree
In Spanish
biznaga
raintree
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Raintree
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Raintree
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Raintree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Brunfelsia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Raintree
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Raintree is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Raintree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Raintree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Raintree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Raintree Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Raintree physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Raintree are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Raintree
Care of Barrel Cactus and Raintree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.