Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Upland
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
Ferocactus wislizeni
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Arizona barrel cactus
Thyme
In Hindi
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Arizona barrel cactus
Thymian
In French
Arizona barrel cactus
Thym
In Spanish
Arizona barrel cactus
Tomillo
In Greek
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Arizona barrel cactus
Tomilho
In Polish
Arizona barrel cactus
Tymianek
In Latin
Arizona barrel cactus
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Not Available
Family
Cactaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme
Season and care of Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arizona barrel cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme Physical Information
Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme are as follows:
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme
Care of Arizona barrel cactus and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.