Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
North America, Northwestern United States
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Acer circinatum
Habitat
Desert
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
-
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
ACER circinatum
Common Name
barrel cactus
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
barrel cactus
बेल मेपल
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Barrel cactus
Maple Vine
In Spanish
biznaga
arce vid
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
bordo de videira
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Vine Maple
In Latin
cactus
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple
Care of Barrel Cactus and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.