Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Peanut cactus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Hydrangea
In German
Igel Kaktus
Hortensie
In French
hérisson cactus
Hortensia
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Hortensia
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Hortênsia
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Hortensja
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Echinopsis and Chaco
Season and care of Echinopsis and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Chaco season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Chaco Physical Information
Echinopsis and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Chaco are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Chaco
Care of Echinopsis and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.