Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Habitat
Cold Regions
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
FEROCACTUS
Common Name
Trident Maple
barrel cactus
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
barrel cactus
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Fass-Kaktus-
In French
Trident Maple
Barrel cactus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
biznaga
In Greek
Trident Maple
βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Barrel cactus
In Polish
Trident klon
cactus Barrel
In Latin
Trident Maple
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Properties of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus? We provide you with everything About Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus. Trident Maple doesn't have thorns and Barrel Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Trident Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Trident Maple has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction. 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 Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus
Season and care of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus Physical Information
Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Barrel Cactus leaf color:
Care of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus
Care of Trident Maple and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Trident Maple 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.