Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
South Africa, Swaziland
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
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
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Calla Lily
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Calla Lily
In German
Igel Kaktus
Calla-Lilien-
In French
hérisson cactus
Lys calla
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Cala
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Calla κρίνος
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Calla
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Calla Lily
In Latin
cactus
Calla Lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Genus
Echinocereus
Zantedeschia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Zantedeschieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aroideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Calla Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Calla Lily 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 Calla Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Calla Lily season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Calla Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.