About Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Mexico
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs very little water
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Red blotch
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Mixed Border
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ECHINOCACTUS grusonii
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
golden barrel cactus
golden ball
mother-in-law's cushion
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Golden ball
In German
Igel Kaktus
goldene Kugel
In French
hérisson cactus
boule d'or
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
bola de oro
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
χρυσή μπάλα
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
bola de ouro
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Złota piłka
In Latin
cactus
Aurea Ball
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Cacteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactaceae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Golden Ball doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Golden Ball season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Golden Ball is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Golden Ball is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Golden Ball height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Golden Ball flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Golden Ball leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Golden Ball include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Golden Ball 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 Golden Ball needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.