Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
-
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Abutilon
In German
Igel Kaktus
Abutilon
In French
hérisson cactus
Abutilon
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Abutilon
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Abutilon
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Abutilon
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Abutilon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Abutilon season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.