Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Grasses
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Beetles, Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
BOUTELOUA gracilis
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Blue Grama Grass, Mosquito Grass
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
Bouteloua gracilis
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Bouteloua aristidoides
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
Chondrosum gracile
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
Bouteloua gracilis
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Bouteloua Gracilis
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Bouteloua Gracilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Echinocactus
Bouteloua
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Cacteae
Cynodonteae
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis? We provide you with everything About Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis. Blue Barrel has thorns and Bouteloua Gracilis doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Barrel does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bouteloua Gracilis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bouteloua Gracilis is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Bouteloua Gracilis height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Bouteloua Gracilis flower color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
- Bouteloua Gracilis leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis
Care of Blue Barrel and Bouteloua Gracilis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Bouteloua Gracilis 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 Bouteloua Gracilis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.