Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western China
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
Golden ball
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
goldene Kugel
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
boule d'or
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
bola de oro
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
bola de ouro
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
Złota piłka
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball. Kiftsgate Rose has thorns and Golden Ball doesn't have thorns. Also Kiftsgate Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Kiftsgate Rose has allergic reactions like Rash and Golden Ball has allergic reactions like Rash. 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 Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Golden Ball season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Golden Ball pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kiftsgate Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.