Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Shape
-
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antidote, Antiemetic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ACER negundo
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Boxelder tree
In German
Igel Kaktus
Boxelder Baum
In French
hérisson cactus
arbre boxelder
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
árbol boxelder
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
árvore Boxelder
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Boxelder drzewo
In Latin
cactus
Boxelder ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Boxelder season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
- Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Boxelder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxelder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.