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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Grass

Origin

North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Colville's Barrel Cactus, Long-spined Barrel Cactus, Barrel Cactus
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

2925
0 40000
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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Semi desert
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

12-154-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
12 - 3

Sunset Zone

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

40.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

13.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Magenta
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Pink, Red
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Leaf Color in Spring

-
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

-
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

-
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

-
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs good drainage, Needs very little water, Water carefully
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

-
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Fine

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ECHINOCACTUS horizonthalonius
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Devilshead, Turk's head cactus, Blue barrel cactus, Eagle's claw, Horse maimer, Horse crippler, Visnaga meloncillo
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

Blue barrel cactus
Muhly Grass

In German

Blau Faßkaktus
hairawn muhly

In French

Bleu barrel cactus
muhly herbe

In Spanish

biznaga Azul
muhly Grass

In Greek

Μπλε βαρέλι κάκτος
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

cacto de tambor azul
muhly grama

In Polish

Niebieski baryłkę kaktus
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Blue Cactus
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Cyperales

Family

Cactaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Echinocactus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cacteae
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Subfamily

Cactaceae
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Number of Species

2940
1 27800
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Difference Between Blue Barrel and Muhly Grass

If you are confused whether Blue Barrel or Muhly Grass are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Blue Barrel and Muhly Grass Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Blue Barrel are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Muhly Grass fertilizers required are No fertilizers needed. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Blue Barrel and Muhly Grass if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Blue Barrel and Muhly Grass

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Compare Facts of Blue Barrel vs Muhly Grass

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