Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
Not Available
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Black Currant
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Carandas
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
karondas
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
karondas
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
karondas
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
karondas
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
karondas
In Latin
Blue Cactus
karondas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Carissa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cacteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Karonda
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Karonda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Karonda Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Karonda are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Karonda
Care of Blue Barrel and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.