Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Peanut cactus
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
6 - 1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin cuts
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
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
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Pot Marigold
In German
Igel Kaktus
Ringelblume
In French
hérisson cactus
pot Marigold
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Caléndula
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
pot Marigold
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Pot Marigold
In Latin
cactus
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Echinopsis and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and Pot Marigold season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Echinopsis and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Pot Marigold
Care of Echinopsis and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.