Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Red, Salmon
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
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
hylocereus
In German
Igel Kaktus
hylocereus
In French
hérisson cactus
hylocereus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
hylocereus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
hylocereus
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
hylocereus
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Hylocereus
In Latin
cactus
Hylocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Hylocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Hylocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hylocereus 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 Hylocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Hylocereus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.