Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not available
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Do not water frequently
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
lechuguilla
barrel cactus
In Hindi
lechuguilla
barrel cactus
In German
lechuguilla
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
lechuguilla
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
lechuguilla
biznaga
In Greek
lechuguilla
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Barrel cactus
In Polish
lechuguilla
cactus Barrel
In Latin
lechuguilla
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Properties of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus. Lechuguilla has thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus
Care of Lechuguilla and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available. In summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.