Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Australia
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
River side
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Eukalyptus
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Eucalyptus
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Eucalipto
biznaga Azul
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrtaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Echinocactus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Blue Barrel season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel
Care of Eucalyptus and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.