Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
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Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
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Habitat
Desert
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
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Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Allergy
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allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cactaceae
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Cactus
Arbutus
In Hindi
Naagaphanee
सदाबहार
In German
Kaktus
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cactus
arbousier
In Spanish
El Cactus
Arbitus
In Portuguese
cacto
árbuto
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Arbutoideae