Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Insects
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
candelabro
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
candelabro
echinocactus
In German
candelabro
echinocactus
In French
candelabro
echinocactus
In Spanish
candelabro
echinocactus
In Greek
candelabro
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
candelabro
Echinocactus
In Polish
candelabro
Echinocactus
In Latin
candelabro
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Browningia
Echinocactus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Candelabro and Echinocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Candelabro and Echinocactus? We provide you with everything About Candelabro and Echinocactus. Candelabro has thorns and Echinocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Candelabro does not have fragrant flowers. Candelabro has allergic reactions like and Echinocactus has allergic reactions like . 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 Candelabro and Echinocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Candelabro and Echinocactus
Season and care of Candelabro and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Echinocactus season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Candelabro and Echinocactus Physical Information
Candelabro and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Echinocactus are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Echinocactus
Care of Candelabro and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Candelabro 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.