Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Black Maple
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Black Maple Tree
In German
Igel Kaktus
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
hérisson cactus
Noir Érable
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Czarny klon
In Latin
cactus
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Areceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Black Maple season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Maple 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.