Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Ninebark
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Ninebark
echinocactus
In German
Ninebark
echinocactus
In French
Physocarpe
echinocactus
In Spanish
ninebark
echinocactus
In Greek
ninebark
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
ninebark
Echinocactus
In Polish
Ninebark
Echinocactus
In Latin
Ninebark
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Echinocactus
Season and care of Ninebark and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Echinocactus season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Echinocactus Physical Information
Ninebark and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Echinocactus are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Echinocactus
Care of Ninebark and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.