Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Skin cuts
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
European crab apple
In Hindi
echinocactus
european crab apple
In German
echinocactus
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
echinocactus
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
echinocactus
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Echinocactus
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Echinocactus
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Echinocactus
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinocactus and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Echinocactus and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Echinocactus and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Echinocactus and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Echinocactus and European Crab Apple
Care of Echinocactus and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
