Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial, Shrub
Types
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Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Red, Green, Copper
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
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Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
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Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Copperleaf
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Copperleaf
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Copperleaf
Igel Kaktus
In French
Copperleaf
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
copperleaf
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Copperleaf
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
CopperLeaf
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Copperleaf
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acalypheae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Copperleaf and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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.