Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Aquatics
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Root Division
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
Needs Very high moisture
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin cuts
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
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
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Saururus cernuus
In German
Igel Kaktus
Saururus cernuus
In French
hérisson cactus
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
cactus
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Piperales
Family
Cactaceae
Saururaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Saururus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Saururus cernuus season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus
Care of Echinopsis and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.