Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Western United States, Southwestern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Agave americana
Agave angustifolia
Agave shawii
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
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
Brown
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
Long linear and narrow
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
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?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires little pruning
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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
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
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
AGAVE
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Century plant
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
रामबांस
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Agave
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Agave
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Agave
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Agave
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Agave
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Agawa
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Agave
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Agave and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Agave and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Agave and Blue Barrel. Agave doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Agave does not have fragrant flowers. Agave 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 Agave and Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Agave and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Agave and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Agave and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Agave season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Agave is Not Available and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Agave and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Agave and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Agave 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 Agave and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Agave flower color: Not Available
Agave leaf color: Not Available
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Agave and Blue Barrel
Care of Agave and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Agave pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires little pruning and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Agave 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.