Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
China
Not Available
Types
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Not Available
Plant Season
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Well drained
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
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
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Headache
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Negativity
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Gardenia
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Gardenia
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Gardenia
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Gardenie
Igel Kaktus
In French
Gardénia
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Gardenia
cactus de erizo
In Greek
γαρδένια
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
gardênia
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Gardenia
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rubiaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gardenia
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Gardenieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Ixoroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus. Gardenia doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Gardenia does not have fragrant flowers. Gardenia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma and Headache. 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 Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gardenia season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer and Hedgehog Cactus season is Mid Spring and Mid Summer. The type of soil for Gardenia is Well drained and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Gardenia is Acidic and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Gardenia flower color: White
Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Gardenia and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gardenia 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.