Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
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
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, Never Over-water
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Primavera plant
In German
Igel Kaktus
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
hérisson cactus
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta de Primavera
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
planta de Primavera
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Primavera roślin
In Latin
cactus
Primavera herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Primavera
Season and care of Echinopsis and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Primavera season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Primavera Physical Information
Echinopsis and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Primavera are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Primavera
Care of Echinopsis and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.