Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
-
Types
Peanut cactus
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Cordate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
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
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
Zonal Geranium
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
hérisson cactus
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
zonal Geranium
In Polish
jeż kaktus
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
cactus
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Zonal Geranium season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium
Care of Echinopsis and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.