Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Trees
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Blue Ice, Eventide, Starfire
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Chartreuse, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Chartreuse, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Doesn't tolerate standing water
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
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
General purpose slow-acting granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Powdery mildew, Rust, Septoria leaf spot, Stem canker
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
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
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
PHLOX paniculata 'Goldmine'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Garden Phlox, Goldmine Phlox
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Goldmine Phlox
In German
Igel Kaktus
Goldgrube Phlox
In French
hérisson cactus
Phlox Goldmine
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Phlox Goldmine
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Goldmine Phlox
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Phlox Goldmine
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Goldmine Phlox
In Latin
cactus
.org Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Goldmine Phlox season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Goldmine Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Goldmine Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Goldmine Phlox height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Goldmine Phlox flower color: Purple and Magenta
- Goldmine Phlox leaf color: Chartreuse and Gold
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Goldmine Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Goldmine 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 Goldmine Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.