Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Hybrid origin
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
पंख ईख घास
In German
Igel Kaktus
Feather Reed Grass
In French
hérisson cactus
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
cactus
Pluma Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Genus
Echinocereus
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Pooideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Feather Reed Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Feather Reed Grass 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 Feather Reed Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Feather Reed Grass season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.