Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
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, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
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
Cuttings, 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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin cuts
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
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
Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Mandarin
In German
Igel Kaktus
Mandarin
In French
hérisson cactus
mandarin
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
mandarín
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
tangerina
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Mandarynka
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Mandarin
Season and care of Echinopsis and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Mandarin season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Mandarin Physical Information
Echinopsis and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Mandarin are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Mandarin
Care of Echinopsis and Mandarin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.