Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Peanut cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
12-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
creamy white
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
desert broom
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Wüste Besen
Igel Kaktus
In French
desert broom
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
cactus de erizo
In Greek
desert broom
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
desert broom
jeż kaktus
In Latin
desert broom
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Echinopsis
Season and care of Desert Broom and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Echinopsis Physical Information
Desert Broom and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Echinopsis are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Broom and Echinopsis
Care of Desert Broom and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Desert Broom 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.