Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Igel Kaktus
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
hérisson cactus
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
biznaga Azul
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
cactus
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Blue Barrel season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.