Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Japan
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
-
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Pink, Red
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Needs less watering
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
sasanqua
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
sasanqua
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
sasanqua
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
sasanqua
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
sasanqua
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Sasankya
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Sasankya
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Sasanqua
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Barrel and Sasanqua Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Sasanqua are as follows:
Care of Blue Barrel and Sasanqua
Care of Blue Barrel and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.