Barrel Cactus

Turnip

About Barrel Cactus and Turnip

Barrel Cactus

Turnip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Vegetable

Origin

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

Europe

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top

Number of Varieties

630

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert

Fields, Vegetable Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-156-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-3

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.20 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Red, Orange

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms

Allergy

angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Shoots

Other Uses

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FEROCACTUS

BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'

Common Name

barrel cactus

Turnip

In Hindi

barrel cactus

शलजम

In German

Fass-Kaktus-

Rübe

In French

Barrel cactus

Navet

In Spanish

biznaga

Nabo

In Greek

βαρέλι κάκτος

Γογγύλι

In Portuguese

Barrel cactus

Nabo

In Polish

cactus Barrel

Rzepa

In Latin

cactus

rapa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Brassicales

Family

Cactaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Ferocactus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Brassiceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

10-

1 27800

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Properties of Barrel Cactus and Turnip

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

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Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Turnip

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

Barrel Cactus and Turnip Physical Information

Barrel Cactus and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Turnip are as follows:

Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Barrel Cactus and Turnip

Care of Barrel Cactus and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.