Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
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Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Plant Season
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Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Fall Phlox
In German
Igel Kaktus
fall phlox
In French
hérisson cactus
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Fall Phlox
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Fall Phlox
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Fall Phlox
In Latin
cactus
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Fall Phlox season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Fall Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.