Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-2
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Yellow, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
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
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
No
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
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Primula sieboldii
In German
Igel Kaktus
Siebolds Primel
In French
hérisson cactus
Primrose japonaise
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Primula sieboldii
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Primula sieboldii
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Primula sieboldii
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
In Latin
cactus
Primula sieboldii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Japanese primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Japanese primrose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Japanese primrose flower color: White
- Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Japanese primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.