Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Ferocactus wislizeni
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Arizona barrel cactus
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
In German
Gymnocalycium
Arizona barrel cactus
In French
Gymnocalycium
Arizona barrel cactus
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Arizona barrel cactus
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Arizona barrel cactus
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Arizona barrel cactus
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Arizona barrel cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Arizona barrel cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Arizona barrel cactus has allergic reactions like Unknown. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Arizona barrel cactus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Arizona barrel cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.