Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Cumin
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
planta de comino
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Cumin planta
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Apioideae
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Cumin
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cumin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Cumin Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Cumin are as follows:
Care of Blue Barrel and Cumin
Care of Blue Barrel and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done and Cumin 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 Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.