Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Peanut cactus
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
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
reseeds, root 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
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
Skin cuts
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Beans
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
बीजपत्र
In German
Igel Kaktus
Cotyledon
In French
hérisson cactus
Cotyledon
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Cotyledon
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Cotyledon
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Liścień
In Latin
cactus
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Cotyledon
Season and care of Echinopsis and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Cotyledon season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Cotyledon Physical Information
Echinopsis and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Cotyledon are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Echinopsis and Cotyledon
Care of Echinopsis and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.