Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
13,21,22,23,24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Offsets
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 water excessively
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
Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No need to prune
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Ants, Mealybugs
Allergy
Skin cuts
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Chin Cactus
In Hindi
echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In German
echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In French
echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In Spanish
echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In Greek
Echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In Polish
Echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
In Latin
Echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Gymnocalycium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium
Season and care of Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gymnocalycium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gymnocalycium is Neutral.
Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium Physical Information
Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Care of Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium
Care of Echinocactus and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.