Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
-
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Cercis
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
-
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Eastern Redbud
In German
Igel Kaktus
OstRedbud
In French
hérisson cactus
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Redbud oriental
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Redbud wschodniej
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Eastern Redbud season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.