Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
barrel cactus
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
barrel cactus
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Grande feuille Érable
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
biznaga
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus
Care of Big leaf Maple and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.