Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Japan
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Not Available
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
crimson pygmy
In German
Igel Kaktus
crimson pygmy
In French
hérisson cactus
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
crimson pygmy
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
crimson pygmy
In Polish
jeż kaktus
crimson pygmy
In Latin
cactus
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Berberis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Crimson Pygmy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.