Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Types
Not Available
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Well Drained
Not Available, Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
Golden ball
चुकंदर
In German
goldene Kugel
Rübe
In French
boule d'or
betterave
In Spanish
bola de oro
remolacha
In Greek
χρυσή μπάλα
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
bola de ouro
beterraba
In Polish
Złota piłka
buraczany
In Latin
Aurea Ball
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Cactaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Ball and Beet
Season and care of Golden Ball and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Ball and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Ball is Neutral and for Beet is Neutral.
Golden Ball and Beet Physical Information
Golden Ball and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Golden Ball and Beet are as follows:
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Golden Ball and Beet
Care of Golden Ball and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Ball pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.