Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
-
Australia, South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Plant Season
-
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
-
Slightly Acidic
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
-
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Elderberry
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Elderberry
In German
Igel Kaktus
Holunderbeere
In French
hérisson cactus
Sureau
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Saúco
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Elderberry
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Sabugueiro
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Bez czarny
In Latin
cactus
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Elderberry season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.