Barrel Cactus

Teak

About Barrel Cactus and Teak

Barrel Cactus

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean

Southeastern Asia

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-1510-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm2,740.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Woodpeckers

Allergy

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS

TECTONA grandis

Common Name

barrel cactus

East Indian Oak, Teak

In Hindi

barrel cactus

सागौन

In German

Fass-Kaktus-

Teak

In French

Barrel cactus

Teak

In Spanish

biznaga

Teak

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος

Teak

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus

Teak

In Polish

cactus Barrel

Teak

In Latin

cactus

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Lamiales

Family

Cactaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Tectona

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

105

1 27800

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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Teak

Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Teak? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Teak. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like and Teak 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 Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Teak

Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.

Barrel Cactus and Teak Physical Information

Barrel Cactus and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Teak are as follows:

Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Barrel Cactus and Teak

Care of Barrel Cactus and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.