Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
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Types
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Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
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Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
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Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Kracher penstemon
Igel Kaktus
In French
Firecracker penstemon
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
cactus de erizo
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
petarda penstemon
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
cactus
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Penstemon
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus. Firecracker Penstemon doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Firecracker Penstemon does not have fragrant flowers. Firecracker Penstemon has allergic reactions like Asthma and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Hedgehog Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon 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.