Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Light Yellow, Chocolate, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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 leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cercospora leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Salt
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Hives, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
cholesterol-lowering, Low calories, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CAPSICUM annuum
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Pepper
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
शिमला मिर्च
In German
Igel Kaktus
Capsicum
In French
hérisson cactus
Capsicum
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Pimiento
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Κοκκινοπίπερο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
cápsico
In Polish
jeż kaktus
papryka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Capsicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Capsiceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Capsicum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Capsicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Capsicum is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Capsicum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Capsicum flower color: White
- Capsicum leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Capsicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Capsicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capsicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.