Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Not Available
South Africa
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Temperate Regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
fertilize in growing season
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
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
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
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CLIVIA miniata
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Clivia
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Clivia
In German
Igel Kaktus
Clivia
In French
hérisson cactus
Clivia
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Clivia
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κλίβια
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Clivia
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Clivia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Clivia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Clivia doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Clivia 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 Clivia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Clivia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Clivia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Clivia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Clivia height is 30.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Clivia flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Clivia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Clivia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Clivia 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 Clivia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.