Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
India, Nepal, China
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Betula utilis
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cordiform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
echinocactus
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
echinocactus
Himalaya-Birke
In French
echinocactus
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
echinocactus
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Echinocactus
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Echinocactus
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Echinocactus
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Betula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch
Care of Echinocactus and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.