Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Japan
Western United States, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Digestive Problems
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diabetes, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
In German
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
In French
crimson pygmy
Cactus rustique
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Cardenche
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Ranunculales
Caryophyllales
Family
Berberidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Berberis
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardenche season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardenche is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardenche is Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
- Cardenche leaf color: Not Available
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Cardenche include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardenche pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardenche needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.