Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Acuminate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Dudleya
In German
Igel Kaktus
Dudleya
In French
hérisson cactus
Dudleya
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
dudleya
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Dudleya
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Dudleya
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Dudleya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Dudleya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Dudleya doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Dudleya 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 Dudleya and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Dudleya season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Dudleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.