Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Peanut cactus
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Water daily during growing season
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
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin cuts
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
सागौन
In German
Igel Kaktus
Teak
In French
hérisson cactus
Teak
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Teak
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Teak
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Teak
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Teak
Season and care of Echinopsis and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Teak season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Teak Physical Information
Echinopsis and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Teak are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Echinopsis and Teak
Care of Echinopsis and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.