Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
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 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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
Tuberose
In Hindi
echinocactus
रजनीगंधा
In German
echinocactus
Tuberose
In French
echinocactus
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
echinocactus
nardo
In Greek
Echinocactus
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Tuberosa
In Polish
Echinocactus
Tuberoza
In Latin
Echinocactus
Tuberose
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Echinocactus and Tuberose
Season and care of Echinocactus and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinocactus and Tuberose Physical Information
Echinocactus and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and Tuberose are as follows:
Care of Echinocactus and Tuberose
Care of Echinocactus and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.