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About Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Perennial, Shrub
Succulent
1.3 Origin
Not Available
Southern Africa
1.4 Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
9NA
About Elderberry
0 40000
1.5 Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available10-12
Bamboo
0 99
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Not Available
Twisted/Contorted
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
NA250.00 cm
About Cyclamen
0.54 3900
2.1.2 Minimum Width
NA121.00 cm
About Evening Primrose
0.1 6350
2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Not Available
Pink
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Red
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Not Available
Succulent
2.4 Thorns
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
3.3 Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
4.5.2 Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Not Available
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
5.4 Showy Foliage
5.5 Showy Bark
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
5.9 Invasive
5.10 Self-Sowing
5.11 Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems
6.1.3 Edible Uses
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
6.5 Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
PORTULACARIA afra
7.2 Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom
7.2.1 In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Elephant Bush
7.2.2 In German
Igel Kaktus
Elephant Bush
7.2.3 In French
hérisson cactus
Elephant Bush
7.2.4 In Spanish
cactus de erizo
elefante Bush
7.2.5 In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
ελέφαντας Μπους
7.2.6 In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
elefante de Bush
7.2.7 In Polish
jeż kaktus
Elephant Bush
7.2.8 In Latin
cactus
bush elephant
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
8.5 Family
Cactaceae
Portulacaceae
8.6 Genus
Echinocereus
Portulacaria
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Cactoideae
Portulacarioideae
8.10 Number of Species
208NA
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Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush

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

Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Elephant Bush season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush are as follows:

  • Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available

  • Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available

  • Elephant Bush flower color: Pink

  • Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.