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About Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
1.4 Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
1600
Rank: 9 (Overall)
9
Rank: 83 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Not Available
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Dark Green, Olive
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Not Available
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Not Available
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do Not over Water
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
4.7 Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Mealybugs, Scale insects
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Not Available
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Not Available
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Echinocereus reichenbachii
7.2 Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
7.2.1 In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Hedgehog cactus
7.2.2 In German
Begonie
Igel Kaktus
7.2.3 In French
Begonia
hérisson cactus
7.2.4 In Spanish
Begonia
cactus de erizo
7.2.5 In Greek
μπιγκόνια
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Begônia
hedgehog cactus
7.2.7 In Polish
Begonia
jeż kaktus
7.2.8 In Latin
Begonia
cactus
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Begoniaceae
Cactaceae
8.6 Genus
Begonia
Echinocereus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
8.10 Number of Species
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1795
Rank: 11 (Overall)
208
Rank: 57 (Overall)
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Properties of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus

Season and care of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.

Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information

Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:

  • Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon

  • Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

  • Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available

  • Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available

Care of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus

Care of Begonia and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.