Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Peanut cactus
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
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
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
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CITRUS
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Citrus
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zitruspflanzen
In French
hérisson cactus
Citrus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Citrus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Citrus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Citrus é um género
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Cytrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Citrus
Season and care of Echinopsis and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Citrus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Citrus Physical Information
Echinopsis and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Citrus are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Citrus
Care of Echinopsis and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.