Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Allergy
Skin cuts
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
echinocactus
बीजपत्र
In German
echinocactus
Cotyledon
In French
echinocactus
Cotyledon
In Spanish
echinocactus
Cotyledon
In Greek
Echinocactus
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Cotyledon
In Polish
Echinocactus
Liścień
In Latin
Echinocactus
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Cotyledon
Season and care of Echinocactus and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Echinocactus and Cotyledon Physical Information
Echinocactus and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Cotyledon are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Echinocactus and Cotyledon
Care of Echinocactus and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.