The difference between golden amber ball and prickly pear ball

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The difference between golden amber ball and prickly pear ~ Sphere characteristics

The difference between golden amber ball and prickly pear ~distribution area

The difference between golden amber and prickly pear, do you know how to distinguish them? Next, we need to understand the differences between them.

The difference between golden amber and prickly pear ~ spherical characteristics

Spherical characteristics of golden amber

The golden amber sphere is spherical in shape, solitary or in clusters. The top of the ball is covered with dense golden-yellow wool and has ridged growth.

The thorn base is very large, and most of them are hard thorns. The thorns are golden yellow and turn brown as they grow. There are 8-10 radiating thorns and about 5 middle thorns. The appearance is relatively thick. Slightly curved.

The flowering period of golden amber bulbs is between June and October. The flowers bloom and grow on the wooly bushes on the top of the bulbs. They are bell-shaped and yellow.

Spherical characteristics of prickly pear

The bulb of prickly pear is spherical or oval, about 25 cm high, and green.

There are longitudinal ribs growing on the sphere, and the ribs are covered with needles. They are of different lengths, yellow-green in color, and radial in shape.

The flowers of the prickly pear are born among the vertical thorn bushes. They are silvery white or pink in color and have a long trumpet shape, with scales growing outside the trumpet.

The flowering time of cactus is usually in the early morning or late evening. Its sphere often produces many small balls on the side, which is beautiful and elegant in shape.

The difference between Prickly Pear and Prickly Pear~Distribution Region

Distribution area of golden amber ball

The golden amber ball is native to the desert area of Mexico and is relatively drought and heat resistant. It is now cultivated artificially in most parts of the world.

The wild golden amber ball is an extremely endangered rare plant.

Distribution areas of prickly pear

Prickly pear is native to South America and grows in desert areas with high heat, dryness and little rainfall.

So the cactus prefers arid growth environment. However, cactus is sensitive to cold and is suitable for growing in sandy soil with good drainage.

Summer is the growth period of cactus, and its peak flowering period is also in summer.

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