Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Peanut cactus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Allamanda
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Allamanda
Igel Kaktus
In French
Allamanda
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Allamanda
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Allamanda
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Allamanda
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Allamanda
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Allamanda
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apocyneae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Allamanda and Echinopsis
Season and care of Allamanda and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Allamanda and Echinopsis Physical Information
Allamanda and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Allamanda and Echinopsis are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Allamanda and Echinopsis
Care of Allamanda and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.