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About Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil


About Daffodil and Hedgehog Cactus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial, Shrub   
Bulb   

Origin
Not Available   
Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia, Southwest Europe   

Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus   
Accent, Acropolls, Cassata,Dellbes, Flower parade, Hawera   

Number of Varieties
9   
99+
50   
99+

Habitat
Desert, Grassland   
Hillside, Open scrub, River side, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
9-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
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   

Habit
Not Available   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
1.25 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
1.25 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Ivory, Lemon yellow, Peach, White, Yellow, Yellow green   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Not Available   
Linear   

Thorns
Not Available   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
All year   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Part sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Early Spring, Late Spring, Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance   
Black Walnut Toxicity   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
From bulbs   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loamy, Sandy   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
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   

Facts

Flowers
Not Available   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single, Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Not Available   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available   
No   

Showy Foliage
Not Available   
No   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects, Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Not Available   
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Deer resistant   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
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   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

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   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

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   

Number of Species
208   
99+
50   
99+

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Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil

Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Daffodil doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Daffodil 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 Daffodil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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 Not Available and Daffodil season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Daffodil is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available 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 Not Available and width Not Available whereas Daffodil height is 1.25 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Daffodil are as follows:

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.

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