Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Africa
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut Bulbs
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALOE ferox
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
barrel cactus
In Hindi
केप मुसब्बर
barrel cactus
In German
Cape Aloe
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Cap Aloe
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Cabo Aloe
biznaga
In Greek
Κέιπ Αλόη
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Cape Aloe
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Cape Aloe
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Cape Aloe
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aloaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Properties of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus. Cape Aloe has thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Aloe does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Aloe has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Aloe is Neutral and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus
Care of Cape Aloe and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Cape Aloe 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.