Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Grassland, Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Twisted/Contorted
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Improve heart health, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Treating fever, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
ADENIUM obesum
Common Name
Barley
Sabi star, Impala lily
In Hindi
जौ
रेगिस्तानी गुलाब
In German
Gerste
Wüstenrose
In French
orge
Desert Rose
In Spanish
cebada
Rosa del desierto
In Greek
κριθάρι
Τριαντάφυλλο της ερήμου
In Portuguese
cevada
Rosa do Deserto
In Polish
jęczmień
Kwiat pustyni
In Latin
hordei
Desert resurrexit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Gentianales
Family
Poaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Triticeae
Malouetieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Apocynoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Desert Rose
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Desert Rose? We provide you with everything About Barley and Desert Rose. Barley doesn't have thorns and Desert Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Barley does not have fragrant flowers. Barley has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing and Desert Rose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes and wheezing. 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 Barley and Desert Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Desert Rose
Season and care of Barley and Desert Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Desert Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Desert Rose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Desert Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Desert Rose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Desert Rose Physical Information
Barley and Desert Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Desert Rose height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Desert Rose are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Desert Rose flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Desert Rose leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Barley and Desert Rose
Care of Barley and Desert Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Desert Rose pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.