Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Central America, South America
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
not available
Habitat
Desert
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
barrel cactus
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
barrel cactus
Zebra Plant
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
Zebra Plant
In French
Barrel cactus
Zebra usine
In Spanish
biznaga
Zebra Plant
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
Planta da zebra
In Polish
cactus Barrel
Zebra roślin
In Latin
cactus
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Ferocactus
Aphelandra
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant
Care of Barrel Cactus and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.