Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
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
  
tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
  
Red, Salmon
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
  
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available, pollinators
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
  
Hylocereus undatus
  
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
  
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
  
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
  
hylocereus
  
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
  
hylocereus
  
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
  
hylocereus
  
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
  
hylocereus
  
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
  
hylocereus
  
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
  
hylocereus
  
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
  
Hylocereus
  
In Latin
Blue Cactus
  
Hylocereus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Echinocactus
  
Hylocereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Cacteae
  
Hylocereeae
  
Subfamily
Cactaceae
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Hylocereus
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hylocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Hylocereus Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Hylocereus are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Barrel and Hylocereus
Care of Blue Barrel and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.