Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Palmate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
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
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Igel Kaktus
Buckeye Putzer
In French
hérisson cactus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
cactus
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.