Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Peanut cactus
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
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
Bees
Allergy
Skin cuts
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Lupinus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Igel Kaktus
lupine
In French
hérisson cactus
usine de lupin
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta de lupino
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
tremoço planta
In Polish
jeż kaktus
łubin roślin
In Latin
cactus
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Lupine
Season and care of Echinopsis and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Lupine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Echinopsis and Lupine Physical Information
Echinopsis and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Lupine are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Echinopsis and Lupine
Care of Echinopsis and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.