Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
China
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Gardenia
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Gardenia
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
Gardenia
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Gardenie
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Gardénia
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
Gardenia
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
gardênia
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Gardenia
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Gardenia
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Blue Barrel and Gardenia Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Gardenia are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Gardenia
Care of Blue Barrel and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.