Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
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
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Oxlip
Golden ball
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
goldene Kugel
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
boule d'or
In Spanish
Primula elatior
bola de oro
In Greek
δακράκι
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
Oxlip
bola de ouro
In Polish
Oxlip
Złota piłka
In Latin
Oxlip
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Oxlip and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Golden Ball. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Golden Ball doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Golden Ball has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Golden Ball
Season and care of Oxlip and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Golden Ball season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Oxlip and Golden Ball Physical Information
Oxlip and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and Golden Ball are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Golden Ball
Care of Oxlip and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Golden Ball pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxlip 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.