Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Round
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Clay, 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 dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
भारतीय पालक
In German
Igel Kaktus
Indian Spinat
In French
hérisson cactus
épinards indienne
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
espinaca india
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
espinafre indiano
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
cactus
Spinach Indian
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Basellaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Basella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach
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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Indian Spinach season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.