Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
Types
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Magenta
Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin cuts
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOCACTUS
Hibiscus arnottianus
Common Name
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
White Hibiscus
In Hindi
echinocactus
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
In German
echinocactus
Weiß Hibiscus
In French
echinocactus
white Hibiscus
In Spanish
echinocactus
hibisco blanco
In Greek
Echinocactus
White Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Echinocactus
Hibiscus branco
In Polish
Echinocactus
Biały Hibiscus
In Latin
Echinocactus
Hibiscus album
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Echinocactus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Echinocactus and White Hibiscus
Season and care of Echinocactus and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Echinocactus and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.
Echinocactus and White Hibiscus Physical Information
Echinocactus and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Echinocactus and White Hibiscus are as follows:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
Echinocactus leaf color: Not Available
White Hibiscus flower color: Gold
- White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Echinocactus and White Hibiscus
Care of Echinocactus and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.