Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Pink, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Not Available
Plant Season
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Winter, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ANANAS
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Pineapple
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
अनानास
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Ananas
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Ananas
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Piña
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Ανανάς
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Abacaxi
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Ananas
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Pineapple
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ananas
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Cactaceae
Season and Care of Pineapple and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Pineapple and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Pineapple and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pineapple season is Early Summer and Summer and Blue Barrel season is Early Summer and Summer. The type of soil for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pineapple is Acidic and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pineapple and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Pineapple and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Pineapple and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pineapple and Blue Barrel
Care of Pineapple and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Pineapple 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.