Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, 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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
CITRUS
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Citrus
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Zitruspflanzen
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Citrus
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
Citrus
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
Citrus
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Citrus é um género
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Cytrus
In Latin
Blue Cactus
citrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Citrus
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Citrus Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Citrus are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Citrus
Care of Blue Barrel and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
