Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
प्याज
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Zwiebel
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Oignon
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Cebolla
biznaga Azul
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
Cebola
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
Cebula
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
cepa
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Allium
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Allioideae
Cactaceae
Season and Care of White Onion and Blue Barrel
Season and care of White Onion and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Blue Barrel season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Blue Barrel Physical Information
White Onion and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Blue Barrel are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color: Not Available
Care of White Onion and Blue Barrel
Care of White Onion and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Blue Barrel pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer White Onion 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.