Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
árbol del pan
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Breadfruit drzewo
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Arum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Breadfruit
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Breadfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Breadfruit Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Breadfruit are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Breadfruit
Care of Blue Barrel and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
