Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Peanut cactus
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
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, Sets
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Skin cuts
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
प्याज
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zwiebel
In French
hérisson cactus
Oignon
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Cebolla
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Cebola
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Cebula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Allieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Allioideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and White Onion
Season and care of Echinopsis and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is Not Available and White Onion season is Not Available. The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Echinopsis and White Onion Physical Information
Echinopsis and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and White Onion are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Echinopsis and White Onion
Care of Echinopsis and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.