Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
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
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Cactaceae
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Cactus
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Naagaphanee
Rosa arkansana
In German
Kaktus
Rosa arkansana
In French
Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
El Cactus
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
κάκτος
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
cacto
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
kaktus
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
Cactus
Rosa arkansana
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cactus season is Summer and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer. The type of soil for Cactus is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cactus is Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Cactus height is 27.55 cm and width 3.44 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Cactus flower color: Magenta, Red, White and Yellow
Cactus leaf color: Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Cactus and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.