Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Jackfruit, Breadnut, Figs
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Riverine swamp forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
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
Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
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
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair, Removes dandruff, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ARTOCARPUS altilis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Breadfruit
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Breadfruit Tree
In German
Igel Kaktus
Brotfruchtbaum
In French
hérisson cactus
Breadfruit Arbre
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
árbol del pan
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
αρτόδεντρο Δέντρο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Árvore de fruta-pão
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Breadfruit drzewo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Cactaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Artocarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Artocarpeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Breadfruit season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Breadfruit is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Breadfruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Breadfruit height is 2,600.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Breadfruit flower color: Yellow green
- Breadfruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Breadfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Breadfruit pruning is done Prune every year, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Breadfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.