Pinkroot

Barrel Cactus

About Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus

Pinkroot

Barrel Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-812-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

21,22

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

FEROCACTUS

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

barrel cactus

In Hindi

pinkroot

barrel cactus

In German

Spigelia

Fass-Kaktus-

In French

Spigelia

Barrel cactus

In Spanish

Spigelia

biznaga

In Greek

Spigelia

βαρέλι κάκτος

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Barrel cactus

In Polish

Spigelia

cactus Barrel

In Latin

Spigelia

cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Family

Loganiceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Ferocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

6010

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus

Season and care of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus Physical Information

Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:

Care of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus

Care of Pinkroot and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Pinkroot 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.