Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Grass
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
12-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Softstem Bulrush
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cyperaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Softstem Bulrush 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.