About Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean
World/Pandemic
Types
Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
Desert
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Not Available
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FEROCACTUS
FESTUCA
Common Name
barrel cactus
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
barrel cactus
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Fass-Kaktus-
blau -Schwingel
In French
Barrel cactus
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
biznaga
azul festuca
In Greek
βαρέλι κάκτος
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
Barrel cactus
azul festuca
In Polish
cactus Barrel
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
cactus
blue Fescue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Poeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Properties of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue
Wondering what are the properties of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue? We provide you with everything About Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue. Barrel Cactus has thorns and Blue Fescue doesn't have thorns. Also Barrel Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Barrel Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Fescue 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 Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
Barrel Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue
Care of Barrel Cactus and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barrel Cactus pruning is done Not Available and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.