Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
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Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Red Buckeye
barrel cactus
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
barrel cactus
In German
Red Buckeye
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Red Buckeye
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
biznaga
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
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Care of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus
Care of Red Buckeye and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Red Buckeye 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.