Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
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Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Blue barrel cactus
In German
QUICKSTICK
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
biznaga Azul
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Quickstick
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactaceae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Quickstick and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Blue Barrel season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Quickstick and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Blue Barrel
Care of Quickstick and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Quickstick 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.