Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 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
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
Igel Kaktus
Lichtnussbaum
In French
hérisson cactus
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
cactus
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Aleurites
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Kukui
Season and care of Echinopsis and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Kukui season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Echinopsis and Kukui Physical Information
Echinopsis and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Kukui are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Echinopsis and Kukui
Care of Echinopsis and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.