Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
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Types
Peanut cactus
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
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
Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin cuts
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Grapefruit
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
चकोतरा
In German
Igel Kaktus
Grapefruit
In French
hérisson cactus
pamplemousse
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Pomelo
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Toranja
In Polish
jeż kaktus
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Grapefruit
Season and care of Echinopsis and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Grapefruit season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Grapefruit Physical Information
Echinopsis and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Grapefruit are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Grapefruit
Care of Echinopsis and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.