Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
pollinators
Allergy
Skin cuts
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
echinocactus
टाइगर ट्री
In German
echinocactus
Tiger Tree
In French
echinocactus
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
echinocactus
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Echinocactus
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Echinocactus
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Echinocactus
tigris lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Echinocactus and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinocactus and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Echinocactus and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color:
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Echinocactus and Tiger Tree
Care of Echinocactus and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.