Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Peanut cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Aaron Caladium
In German
Igel Kaktus
Aaron Caladium
In French
hérisson cactus
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
cactus
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Echinopsis
Caladium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Aaron Caladium season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium
Care of Echinopsis and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.