Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Asia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
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
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Igel Kaktus
Hardy Kiwi
In French
hérisson cactus
kiwai
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
kiwi hardy
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
jeż kaktus
hardy kiwi
In Latin
cactus
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi
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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Hardy Kiwi season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hardy Kiwi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.