About Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Texas, Mexico
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Not Applicable
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Flowers
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
wax
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
wax plant
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Candelilla
In German
Igel Kaktus
candelilla
In French
hérisson cactus
candelilla
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
candelilla
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
candelilla
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
candelilla
In Polish
jeż kaktus
candelilla
In Latin
cactus
candelilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Euphorbia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Candelilla 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Candelilla season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candelilla pruning is done 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.