Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
NYSSA sylvatica
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Black Tupelo Tree
In German
Igel Kaktus
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
In French
hérisson cactus
Noir Arbre Tupelo
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Árbol negro Tupelo
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Árvore Tupelo Preto
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
In Latin
cactus
Niger Tupelo ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cornales
Family
Cactaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Bombini
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nyssoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Black Tupelo season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.