Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Kornelkirsche
Igel Kaktus
In French
cornouiller
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
cactus de erizo
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
cactus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cornaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Echinopsis season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cornelian Cherry 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.