Sasanqua

Barrel Cactus

About Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus

Sasanqua

Barrel Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Japan

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

Types

Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Number of Varieties

156

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-912-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm15.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

FEROCACTUS

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

barrel cactus

In Hindi

sasanqua

barrel cactus

In German

sasanqua

Fass-Kaktus-

In French

sasanqua

Barrel cactus

In Spanish

sasanqua

biznaga

In Greek

sasanqua

βαρέλι κάκτος

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Barrel cactus

In Polish

Sasankya

cactus Barrel

In Latin

Sasankya

cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Caryophyllales

Family

Theaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Camellia

Ferocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

25010

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus

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

Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus Physical Information

Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color:

Care of Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus

Care of Sasanqua and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Sasanqua 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.