Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
barrel cactus
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
barrel cactus
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Tiger Tree
In French
Barrel cactus
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
biznaga
Tiger Tree
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Tiger Tree
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Tiger Tree
In Latin
cactus
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Tiger Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree
Care of Barrel Cactus and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.