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Blue Barrel
Copperleaf
About Copperleaf and Blue Barrel


What is
Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  
Type
Cactus or Succulent  
Shrub  
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico  
Melanesia  
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus  
-  
Number of Varieties
29  
99+
12  
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15  
10-15  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
12-1  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
40.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
13.00 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta  
Red, Green, Copper  
Flower Color Modifier
-  
-  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red  
-  
Leaf Color in Spring
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Summer
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Fall
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Leaf Color in Winter
-  
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
-  
Reniform  
Thorns
Yes  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Growth Rate
Slow  
Fast  
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  
Indeterminate  
Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  
Tolerances
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground, Pot  
How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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, Partial shade  
Pruning
-  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
slow-release fertilizers  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Variety of soil types  
Facts
Flowers
Yes  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Bold  
Bold  
Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  
Attracts
-  
Birds  
Allergy
-  
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Insignificant  
No  
Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
-  
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers  
Leaves, Twigs  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant  
Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall  
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius  
ACALYPHA wilkesiana  
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo  
Copperleaf  
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus  
Copperleaf  
In German
Blau Faßkaktus  
Copperleaf  
In French
Bleu barrel cactus  
Copperleaf  
In Spanish
biznaga Azul  
copperleaf  
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος  
Copperleaf  
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul  
Copperleaf  
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus  
CopperLeaf  
In Latin
Blue Cactus  
Copperleaf  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Caryophyllales  
Euphorbiales  
Family
Cactaceae  
Euphorbiaceae  
Genus
Echinocactus  
Acalypha  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Cacteae  
Acalypheae  
Subfamily
Cactaceae  
Acalyphoideae  
Number of Species
29  
99+
462  
99+
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Properties of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf? We provide you with everything About Blue Barrel and Copperleaf. Blue Barrel has thorns and Copperleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Barrel does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like and Copperleaf has allergic reactions like . 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 Copperleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf

Season and care of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.

Blue Barrel and Copperleaf Physical Information

Blue Barrel and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf are as follows:

Care of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf

Care of Blue Barrel and Copperleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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