Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
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Types
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Fields, marshes, Swamps
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic potyvirus
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
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Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
IRIS fulva
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Copper iris
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Copper Iris
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Copper Iris
Igel Kaktus
In French
Copper Iris
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Cobre Iris
cactus de erizo
In Greek
χαλκός Iris
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Copper Iris
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Miedź Iris
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Iris Copper
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copper Iris season is Spring and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Copper Iris and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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.