Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Desert
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
barrel cactus
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Red Buckeye
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Red Buckeye
In French
Barrel cactus
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
biznaga
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Red Buckeye
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Red Buckeye
In Latin
cactus
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Aesculus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Red Buckeye 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 Red Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye
Care of Barrel Cactus and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.