About Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe
Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Not Available
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Kalanchoe velutina, Kalanchoe hildebrantii
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Deciduous forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
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Sunset Zone
Not Available
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Habit
Not Available
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Flower Color
Not Available
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Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
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Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
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Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval with toothed margin
Thorns
Not Available
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Plant Season
Not Available
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Not Available
Growth Rate
Not Available
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Type of Soil
Not Available
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The pH of Soil
Not Available
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Soil Drainage
Not Available
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Bloom Time
Not Available
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Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
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Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Average Water
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, pruning needed for strong structure
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Bacteria wilt, Crown gall, Mosaic viruses, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
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Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
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Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
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Showy Foliage
Not Available
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Showy Bark
Not Available
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
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Invasive
Not Available
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Self-Sowing
Not Available
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Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Immunity, Inflammation, Jaundice, Kidney Stones, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Not Available
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
KALANCHOE 'Mirabella'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Kalanchoe
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Kalanchoe
In German
Igel Kaktus
Kalanchoe
In French
hérisson cactus
Kalanchoe
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Kalanchoe
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Kalanchoe
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Kalanchoe
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Kalanchoe
In Latin
cactus
Kalanchoe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Kalanchoe
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Kalanchoe doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Kalanchoe 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 Kalanchoe and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Kalanchoe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Kalanchoe is Not Available while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Kalanchoe is Not Available.
Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kalanchoe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Kalanchoe flower color: Not Available
- Kalanchoe leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kalanchoe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kalanchoe pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and pruning needed for strong structure. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kalanchoe needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.