Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
barrel cactus
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
biznaga
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Hedysarum
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capparis
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. 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 Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Brunfelsia americana 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.