Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Pink, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Cyanide poisoning
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Clears heat, Cold, fidgeting, Treating fever, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
BAMBUSA
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Bānsa
In German
Igel Kaktus
Bambus
In French
hérisson cactus
Bambou
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Bambú
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
μπαμπού
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
bambu
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Bambus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Echinocereus
Acidosasa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Arthrostylidiinae, Arundinariinae, Bambusinae, Chusqueinae, Guaduinae, Melocanninae, Nastinae, Racemobambodinae, Shibataeinae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Bamboo doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bamboo 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 Bamboo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Bamboo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Bamboo is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bamboo height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bamboo flower color: Not Available
- Bamboo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.