Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
agricultural areas
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Citrus
barrel cactus
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
barrel cactus
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Citrus
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Citrus
biznaga
In Greek
Citrus
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Cytrus
cactus Barrel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rutaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Properties of Citrus and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Citrus and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Citrus and Barrel Cactus. Citrus has thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Citrus does not have fragrant flowers. Citrus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Oral Allergy. 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 Citrus and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Citrus and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Citrus and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Citrus and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Citrus and Barrel Cactus
Care of Citrus and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Citrus 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.