Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, 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
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
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
Do not prune during shooting season
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Barley
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
जौ
In German
Igel Kaktus
Gerste
In French
hérisson cactus
orge
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
cebada
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
cevada
In Polish
jeż kaktus
jęczmień
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Echinocereus
Hordeum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Triticeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Barley. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Barley doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Barley 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 Barley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Barley season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Barley is Not Available.
Hedgehog Cactus and Barley Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.