Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Gardenia
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Gardenia
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Gardenia
In German
Igel Kaktus
Gardenie
In French
hérisson cactus
Gardénia
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Gardenia
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
gardênia
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Gardenia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Rubiaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Gardenia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ixoroideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Gardenia doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Gardenia 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 Gardenia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Gardenia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.