Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States
Types
Peanut cactus
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
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 Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, 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
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin cuts
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
slash pine
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Igel Kaktus
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
hérisson cactus
slash pine
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
pino slash
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
pinho barra
In Polish
jeż kaktus
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
cactus
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Echinopsis and Slash Pine
Season and care of Echinopsis and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Slash Pine season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Slash Pine Physical Information
Echinopsis and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Slash Pine are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and Slash Pine
Care of Echinopsis and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.