Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Cold Regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi 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, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
-
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Trident Maple
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Trident Maple
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Trident Maple
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Trident klon
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Trident Maple
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactaceae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Trident Maple and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Trident Maple and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Trident Maple and Blue Barrel
Care of Trident Maple and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.