Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
-
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Cholla
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Igel Kaktus
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
hérisson cactus
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
planta de Cholla
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
planta Salão
In Polish
jeż kaktus
roślin Hall
In Latin
cactus
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Tephrocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cylindropuntieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Opuntioideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Cholla doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like and Cholla has allergic reactions like . 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 Cholla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Cholla season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Cholla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.