Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
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North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
it is a type of geranium
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Habitat
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limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
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Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
Blue barrel cactus
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Blau Faßkaktus
In French
Géranium zonal
Bleu barrel cactus
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
biznaga Azul
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
cacto de tambor azul
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Blue Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Geraniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Geranium
Echinocactus
Clade
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Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel
Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Blue Barrel doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like and Blue Barrel has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Barrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Blue Barrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Barrel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Blue Barrel height is 40.00 cm and width 13.00 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Blue Barrel flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Blue Barrel leaf color:
Care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel
Care of Zonal Geranium and Blue Barrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth and Blue Barrel pruning is done . In summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Blue Barrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.