Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
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Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Average Water Needs, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
QUICKSTICK
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
QuickStick
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactaceae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Quickstick
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Quickstick Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Blue Barrel and Quickstick
Care of Blue Barrel and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.