Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Not Available
Types
Peanut cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer
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
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Reduce watering in winter
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin cuts
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Cleistocactus Winteri
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
cleistocactus winteri
In German
Igel Kaktus
Cleistocactus winteri
In French
hérisson cactus
Cleistocactus winteri
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Cleistocactus winteri
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
cleistocactus winteri
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Cleistocactus Winteri
In Latin
cactus
Cleistocactus Winteri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri
Season and care of Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information
Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Cleistocactus Winteri flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Winteri leaf color: Not Available
Care of Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri
Care of Echinopsis and Cleistocactus Winteri include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.