Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Sempervivum altum, Sempervivum davisii, Sempervivum juvanii
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Stone and Masonry fences and walls
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Not Available
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over 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
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
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Aphids, Mealybugs, 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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipruritic, Astringent, Diuretic, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
SEMPERVIVUM calcareum
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Houseleek, Common houseleek
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
houseleek
In German
Igel Kaktus
Hauswurz
In French
hérisson cactus
joubarbe
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
houseleek
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
houseleek
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
houseleek
In Polish
jeż kaktus
houseleek
In Latin
cactus
AMERIMNON
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Sempervivum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek
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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Houseleek season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Houseleek is Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Houseleek is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Houseleek height is 10.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Houseleek flower color: Light Pink
- Houseleek leaf color: Blue Green and Burgundy
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Houseleek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Houseleek pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Houseleek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.