Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
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Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Raspberry
barrel cactus
In German
Himbeere
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Framboise
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
Frambuesa
biznaga
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Malina
cactus Barrel
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
cactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Properties of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Raspberry and Barrel Cactus. Raspberry has thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Raspberry has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Raspberry and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Raspberry and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Raspberry and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus
Care of Raspberry and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Raspberry 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.