Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vines
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Peanut cactus
'Alba Luxurians' clematis, Alpine clematis, 'Bee's Jubilee' clematis, 'Gillian Blades' clematis, 'Rhapsody' clematis
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Roadsides, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin cuts
Colic, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Irritation to stomach, Irritation to urinary tract
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Bone disorders, Gout, Headache, Joint pain, Syphilis, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root bark, Vines
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Clematis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Clematis
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
क्लेमाटिस
In German
Igel Kaktus
Klematis
In French
hérisson cactus
Clématite
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Clemátide
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κληματιτής
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Clematite
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Clematis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Clematis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Anemoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ranunculoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Clematis
Season and care of Echinopsis and Clematis is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Clematis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Clematis season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Clematis is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clematis is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Clematis Physical Information
Echinopsis and Clematis physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Clematis height is 11.50 cm and width 17.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Clematis are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Clematis flower color: Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Clematis leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Echinopsis and Clematis
Care of Echinopsis and Clematis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clematis pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Clematis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.