Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Peanut cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
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
From bulbs, 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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin cuts
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, 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
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Chionodoxa
In German
Igel Kaktus
Chionodoxa
In French
hérisson cactus
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Chionodoxa
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Chionodoxa
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Chionodoxa
In Latin
cactus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Echinopsis and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Chionodoxa season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Echinopsis and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Chionodoxa
Care of Echinopsis and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.