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About Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine


About Jasmine and Hedgehog Cactus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial, Shrub   
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines   

Origin
Not Available   
Southern Africa   

Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus   
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine   

Number of Varieties
9   
99+
100   
99+

Habitat
Desert, Grassland   
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
180.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
120.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Pale White, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive   
Black, Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Gray Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Not Available   
Oblovate   

Thorns
Not Available   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

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   
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
No   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water   
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects   
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance   
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas   

Facts

Flowers
Not Available   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

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   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Insects, Not Available   
Butterflies, Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Not Available   
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Hanging Basket, small hedge   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Deer resistant   
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Flowers, Root   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii   
ALOE arborescens   

Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace   
Hydrangea or hortensia   

In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus   
चमेली   

In German
Igel Kaktus   
Jasmin   

In French
hérisson cactus   
Jasmin   

In Spanish
cactus de erizo   
Hortensia   

In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος   
υδραγεία   

In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus   
Jasmin   

In Polish
jeż kaktus   
Jasmin   

In Latin
cactus   
Jasmin   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Scrophulariales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Aloaceae   

Genus
Echinocereus   
Jasminium   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Asterids   

Tribe
Pachycereeae   
Jasmineae   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
208   
99+
200   
99+

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Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine

Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Jasmine doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jasmine 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 Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine

Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Jasmine season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine Physical Information

Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine are as follows:

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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