Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Obovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
Cardon
Japanese Barberry
In German
Cardon
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
Cardon
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
Cardon
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
Cardon
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
Cardon
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
Cardon
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
Cardon
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Japanese Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Japanese Barberry? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Japanese Barberry. Cardon has thorns and Japanese Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Japanese Barberry has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Japanese Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Cardon and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Japanese Barberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Cardon and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cardon and Japanese Barberry
Care of Cardon and Japanese Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Barberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.