Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Peanut cactus
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Black Ash plant
In German
Igel Kaktus
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
hérisson cactus
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
planta Black Ash
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
cactus
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Oleeae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Black Ash
Season and care of Echinopsis and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Black Ash season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Black Ash Physical Information
Echinopsis and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Black Ash are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Black Ash
Care of Echinopsis and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.