Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Beau Narcisse, Belle de Crécy, Cardinal de Richelieu, Charles de Milles, Complicata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Light Pink, Light Blue, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bugs
Allergy
Skin cuts
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Rosa gallica
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Gallic rose, French rose, rose of Provins
In Hindi
echinocactus
फ्रेंच गुलाब
In German
echinocactus
Essig-Rose
In French
echinocactus
Rosa gallica
In Spanish
echinocactus
Rosa gallica
In Greek
Echinocactus
Rosa gallica
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Rosa-rubra
In Polish
Echinocactus
Róża francuska
In Latin
Echinocactus
Gallica rosa
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
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and French Rose
Season and care of Echinocactus and French Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and French Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for French Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and French Rose Physical Information
Echinocactus and French Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas French Rose height is 110.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and French Rose are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
French Rose flower color: Light Pink
- French Rose leaf color: Green
Care of Echinocactus and French Rose
Care of Echinocactus and French Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and French Rose 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 French Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.