Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Igel Kaktus
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
hérisson cactus
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
cactus
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Echinocereus
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Bushy Bluestem season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.