Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Asia, India
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Succulent
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
Elkhorn
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Elkhorn
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Elkhorn
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Elkhorn
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Elkhorn
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Elkhorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cacteae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Elkhorn
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Elkhorn Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Elkhorn are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Elkhorn
Care of Blue Barrel and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.