Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Purple, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CITRUS
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Citrus
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
निम्बू-वंश
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zitruspflanzen
In French
hérisson cactus
Citrus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Citrus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Citrus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Citrus é um género
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Cytrus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Citrus doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Citrus 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 Citrus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Citrus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
- Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Citrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Citrus 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 Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.