About Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
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 Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Runny nose
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
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
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
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Jewelweed. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Jewelweed doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jewelweed 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 Jewelweed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
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.