Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Not available
Habitat
Desert
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Not Available
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
barrel cactus
San Pedro
In Hindi
barrel cactus
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Barrel cactus
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
biznaga
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Wachuma
In Polish
cactus Barrel
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
cactus
San Pedro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Echinopsis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and San Pedro
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and San Pedro Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and San Pedro are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and San Pedro
Care of Barrel Cactus and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.