Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent
  
Perennial, Shrub
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not available
  
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
  
Desert, Grassland
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green, Olive
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Succulent
  
Not Available
  
Thorns
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mealybugs, Scale insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Not Available
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Showy Bark
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Deer resistant
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
  
Echinocereus reichenbachii
  
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
  
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
  
In Hindi
Cardon
  
Hedgehog cactus
  
In German
Cardon
  
Igel Kaktus
  
In French
Cardon
  
hérisson cactus
  
In Spanish
Cardon
  
cactus de erizo
  
In Greek
Cardon
  
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
  
In Portuguese
Cardon
  
hedgehog cactus
  
In Polish
Cardon
  
jeż kaktus
  
In Latin
Cardon
  
cactus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Pachycereus
  
Echinocereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Pachycereeae
  
Pachycereeae
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Cardon and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cardon 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.