Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India, Melanesia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
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 Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Mango
barrel cactus
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
barrel cactus
In German
Mango Baum
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Manguier
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
biznaga
In Greek
Mango Tree
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Drzewo mango
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Mango ligno
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Mangifera
Ferocactus
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus
Care of Mango Tree and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Mango Tree 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.