Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Peanut cactus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Medium
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
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
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
Not Available
Allergy
Skin cuts
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
European crab apple
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
european crab apple
In German
Igel Kaktus
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
hérisson cactus
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
cactus
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Echinopsis and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Echinopsis and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and European Crab Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Echinopsis and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Echinopsis and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and European Crab Apple
Care of Echinopsis and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.