Blue Barrel Cactus
Echinocactus horizonthalonius
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| Watering guidelines | Watering only during summer. |
| Fertilizer suggestions | Use Cacti fertilizer (e.g. N3-P1-K5). |
| Mist requirements | Does not need misting |
| Light preferences | Prefers full sun |
| Temperature preference | Prefers hot summer (average over 22 °C) and very cold winter (average under 10 °C) climates. |
| pH range | 6.1 - 7.8 |
| Acidity preference | is not very pH sensitive |
| Toxicity | not poisonous |
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| Climate | desert |
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| Other common names | Devil’s Head Cactus, Eagle-Claw Cactus, Mancacaballo, Mancamula, Melon Cactus, Turk’s Cap Cactus, Turk’s Head Cactus, Viznaga Meloncillo |
| Family | Cactaceae |
| Other scientific names | Musa ensete |
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| Growth form | subshrub |
| Hardiness | USDA 10 (plant tolerates a minimum temperature of -1°C) |
| Flowering | true |
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