Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Grasses
Habitat
Desert, Upland
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ferocactus wislizeni
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Arizona barrel cactus
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Arizona barrel cactus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Arizona barrel cactus
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
Arizona barrel cactus
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
Arizona barrel cactus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Arizona barrel cactus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Arizona barrel cactus
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Ferocactus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis. Arizona barrel cactus has thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Arizona barrel cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Arizona barrel cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bouteloua Gracilis pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.