Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Ferocactus wislizeni
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Arizona barrel cactus
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
एरिजोना बैरल कैक्टस
In German
Igel Kaktus
Arizona barrel cactus
In French
hérisson cactus
Arizona barrel cactus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Arizona barrel cactus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Αριζόνα βαρέλι κάκτου
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Arizona barrel cactus
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Arizona barrel cactus
In Latin
cactus
Arizona barrel cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Ferocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Arizona barrel cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Arizona barrel cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Arizona barrel cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Arizona barrel cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Arizona barrel cactus is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Arizona barrel cactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Arizona barrel cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Arizona barrel cactus leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Arizona barrel cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arizona barrel cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arizona barrel cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.