Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Peanut cactus
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin cuts
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
echinocactus
In German
Igel Kaktus
echinocactus
In French
hérisson cactus
echinocactus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
echinocactus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Echinocactus
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Echinocactus
In Latin
cactus
Echinocactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Echinocactus
Season and care of Echinopsis and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Echinocactus season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Echinocactus Physical Information
Echinopsis and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Echinocactus are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Echinopsis and Echinocactus
Care of Echinopsis and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.