Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Cold Regions
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
-
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
Common Name
Trident Maple
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
echinocactus
In German
Trident-Ahorn
echinocactus
In French
Trident Maple
echinocactus
In Spanish
arce de Trident
echinocactus
In Greek
Trident Maple
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Echinocactus
In Polish
Trident klon
Echinocactus
In Latin
Trident Maple
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Echinocactus
Season and care of Trident Maple and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Echinocactus Physical Information
Trident Maple and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Echinocactus are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Trident Maple and Echinocactus
Care of Trident Maple and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.