Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Bulb
Origin
-
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 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
Flower Color
-
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Black Walnut Toxicity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Basal rot, Crown rot, Fire, Leaf spot, Scorch, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Cold, Cough, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Narcissus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Daffodil
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
हलका पीला
In German
Igel Kaktus
Narzisse
In French
hérisson cactus
Jonquille
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Narciso
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
ασφόδελος
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Abrótea
In Polish
jeż kaktus
żonkil
In Latin
cactus
Asphodelus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Narcisseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Daffodil season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Daffodil is Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Daffodil flower color: Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow and Yellow green
- Daffodil leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Daffodil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daffodil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.