Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Asia
  
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
  
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Pink, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Not Available
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
  
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
  
Common Name
Lemon
  
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
  
In Hindi
नींबू
  
Blue barrel cactus
  
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
Blau Faßkaktus
  
In French
Citron or Citronnier
  
Bleu barrel cactus
  
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
  
biznaga Azul
  
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
  
In Portuguese
Limão
  
cacto de tambor azul
  
In Polish
Cytrynowy
  
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
  
In Latin
Limon
  
Blue Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Echinocactus
  
Clade
Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cacteae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactaceae
  
Season and Care of Lemon and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Lemon and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Lemon and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Blue Barrel
Care of Lemon and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lemon 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.