Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia, Europe
Types
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
-
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Thyme
In Hindi
Blue barrel cactus
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Blau Faßkaktus
Thymian
In French
Bleu barrel cactus
Thym
In Spanish
biznaga Azul
Tomillo
In Greek
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
cacto de tambor azul
Tomilho
In Polish
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Tymianek
In Latin
Blue Cactus
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cactaceae
Labiatae
Genus
Echinocactus
Thymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Blue Barrel and Thyme
Season and care of Blue Barrel and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Barrel and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Barrel and Thyme Physical Information
Blue Barrel and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Barrel and Thyme are as follows:
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Blue Barrel leaf color:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Barrel and Thyme
Care of Blue Barrel and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Barrel pruning is done and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.