Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
narcissus triandricus, narcissus poeticus
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Hills, Humid climates, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Never Over-water
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Caterpillars, Mites, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fertility, Joint pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
NARCISSUS 'Baby Moon'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Jonquil, Jonquilla
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
नरगिस (फूल)
In German
Igel Kaktus
Narzissen
In French
hérisson cactus
Narcissus
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Narcissus
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
νάρκισσος
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Narcissus
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Narcyz
In Latin
cactus
Narcissus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Narcissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Monocotyledonous
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Jonquil season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Jonquil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Jonquil is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Jonquil height is 15.20 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Jonquil flower color: Yellow and Peach
- Jonquil leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Jonquil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jonquil pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jonquil needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.