Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
-
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
-
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Kidney Disease
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
echinocactus
In German
Cotyledon
echinocactus
In French
Cotyledon
echinocactus
In Spanish
Cotyledon
echinocactus
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Echinocactus
In Polish
Liścień
Echinocactus
In Latin
Cotyledon
Echinocactus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Echinocactus
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Echinocactus
Season and care of Cotyledon and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Echinocactus Physical Information
Cotyledon and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Echinocactus are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Cotyledon and Echinocactus
Care of Cotyledon and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.