Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Average Water Needs
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
No pruning needed
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry
Care of Blue Barrel and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.