Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loamy
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
European crab apple
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
european crab apple
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Igel Kaktus
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
jeż kaktus
In Latin
european crab apple
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus. European Crab Apple has thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Hedgehog Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of European Crab Apple and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.
