Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Peanut cactus
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Small oblong
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
AMMI majus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
बिशप निराना
In German
Igel Kaktus
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
hérisson cactus
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
biznaga
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
jeż kaktus
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
cactus
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Bishop's Weed season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed
Care of Echinopsis and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.