Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Peanut cactus
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, 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
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, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Less fertilizing
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
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Skin cuts
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, 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
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Dill
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
डिल प्लांट
In German
Igel Kaktus
Dill Pflanze
In French
hérisson cactus
Dill usine
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Dill Planta
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Dill roślin
In Latin
cactus
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Dill
Season and care of Echinopsis and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Dill season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dill is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Dill Physical Information
Echinopsis and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Dill are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Echinopsis and Dill
Care of Echinopsis and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.