Origin
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Gold
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Never Over-water
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Antioxidants, Indigestion, Oedema, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Container, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
HORDEUM vulgare
CEREUS hildmannianus ssp. uruguayanus
Common Name
Barley
Peruvian Apple Cactus
In Hindi
जौ
Peruvian Apple cactus
In German
Gerste
Peruanische Apple-Kaktus
In French
orge
Péruvienne d'Apple Cactus
In Spanish
cebada
Peruana de Apple Cactus
In Greek
κριθάρι
Του Περού μήλο κάκτος
In Portuguese
cevada
Cactus a Apple peruana
In Polish
jęczmień
Peruwiański Jabłko Cactus
In Latin
hordei
Apple Peruviani Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllidae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus? We provide you with everything About Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus. Barley doesn't have thorns and Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Season and care of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barley season is Not Available and Peruvian Apple Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Barley is Loam, Sand and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barley is Not Available and for Peruvian Apple Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus Physical Information
Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peruvian Apple Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus are as follows:
Barley flower color: Not Available
Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Peruvian Apple Cactus flower color: White and Yellow
- Peruvian Apple Cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus
Care of Barley and Peruvian Apple Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season and Peruvian Apple Cactus pruning is done 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 Peruvian Apple Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.