Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial, Shrub
  
Fern, Succulent
  
Origin
Not Available
  
Africa, Canada, North America, United States
  
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
  
impatiens balsaminak, impatiens hawkeri
  
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
  
Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
2-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Not Available
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Yellow, Orange
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Not Available
  
Elliptic, toothed
  
Thorns
Not Available
  
No
  
Plant Season
Not Available
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Not Available
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Not Available
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Not Available
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Not Available
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Pollution
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Not Available
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Not Available
  
Clay
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
  
Clay, Moist
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright direct sunlight
  
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Prune lower leaves, Prune ocassionally
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Fertilize only when soil is poor
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
  
Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew, Drought
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
  
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Poison Ivy
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
  
soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
antimicrobial, treating poison ivy, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
  
Bark, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Can be made into a herbal tea
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Cottage garden
  
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
  
IMPATIENS capensis
  
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
  
Jewelweed
  
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
  
Not Available
  
In German
Igel Kaktus
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In French
hérisson cactus
  
Impatiente du Cap
  
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Polish
jeż kaktus
  
Impatiens capensis
  
In Latin
cactus
  
Impatiens capensis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Balsaminaceae
  
Genus
Echinocereus
  
Impatiens
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Pachycereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Jewelweed season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Jewelweed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Jewelweed is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Jewelweed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Jewelweed flower color: Yellow and Orange
- Jewelweed leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jewelweed pruning is done Prune lower leaves and Prune ocassionally. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jewelweed needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.