Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
  
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
  
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
  
Yellow, Magenta
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Pink, Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Not Available
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
  
ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
  
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
  
Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
  
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
  
Blue barrel cactus
  
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
  
Blau Faßkaktus
  
In French
américaine Aloe
  
Bleu barrel cactus
  
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
  
biznaga Azul
  
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
  
Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
  
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
  
cacto de tambor azul
  
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
  
Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
  
In Latin
American Aloe
  
Blue Cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Agavaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Agave
  
Echinocactus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Cacteae
  
Subfamily
Agavoideae
  
Cactaceae