Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
-9999
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
Abelia
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Abelia
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Abelia
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Abelia
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abelia
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Abelia
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Abelia
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Abelia
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Abelia and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Blue Barrel. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Abelia and Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Abelia and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Blue Barrel season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Abelia and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Abelia and Blue Barrel
Care of Abelia and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Abelia 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.