Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Eastern Asia, India
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA lactea
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
San Pedro
In Hindi
Elkhorn
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Elkhorn
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Elkhorn
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
cuerno de alce
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Elkhorn
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Elkhorn
Wachuma
In Polish
Elkhorn
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Elkhorn
San Pedro
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elkhorn and San Pedro
Season and care of Elkhorn and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Elkhorn and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elkhorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and San Pedro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elkhorn and San Pedro Physical Information
Elkhorn and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elkhorn and San Pedro are as follows:
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Elkhorn leaf color: Green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Elkhorn and San Pedro
Care of Elkhorn and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.