Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
China
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Skin cuts
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Daphne plant
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Igel Kaktus
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
hérisson cactus
plante Daphne
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta de Daphne
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Daphne planta
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Daphne roślin
In Latin
cactus
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Daphne
Season and care of Echinopsis and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Daphne season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Daphne is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Daphne Physical Information
Echinopsis and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Daphne are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Daphne
Care of Echinopsis and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.