Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Acer griseum
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Bronze, Orange Red
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
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
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER griseum
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Paperbark Maple
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
paperbark maple
echinocactus
In German
paperbark Ahorn
echinocactus
In French
érable paperbark
echinocactus
In Spanish
arce paperbark
echinocactus
In Greek
Paperbark σφενδάμου
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
de bordo paperbark
Echinocactus
In Polish
klon paperbark
Echinocactus
In Latin
paperbark acernis
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus
Season and care of Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Maple is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus Physical Information
Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus are as follows:
Paperbark Maple flower color: Yellow
Paperbark Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus
Care of Paperbark Maple and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Paperbark Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.