Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Tropical regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
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, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
echinocactus
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
echinocactus
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
echinocactus
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
echinocactus
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Echinocactus
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Echinocactus
In Latin
Hedysarum
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Caryophyllales
Family
Solanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Capparis
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Echinocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Echinocactus 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 Echinocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.