Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Hedge, hedge rows, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Light Red, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Planted in shelterbeds, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
PYRUS 'Ayers'
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Ayers Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
Ayers Pear
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Ayers Birne
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Ayers Poire
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
Ayers pera
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
Ayers Pear
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Ayers Pear
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Ayers Gruszka
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Ayro Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Properties of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear? We provide you with everything About Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear. Blue Barrel has thorns and Ayers Pear doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Barrel does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ayers Pear 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 Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ayers Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Ayers Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ayers Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Ayers Pear height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Ayers Pear flower color: White
- Ayers Pear leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear
Care of Blue Barrel and Ayers Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Ayers Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ayers Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.