Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Actinidia deliciosa chlorocarpa, Actinidia deliciosa deliciosa
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Mountain forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Layering, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Prune in late winter
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Self-fertile
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Armillaria root rot, Armored scales, Bleeding canker, Botrytis Blight, Crown gall, Nematodes, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Inflammation, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Protects from sun damage
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Heart problems, Low Blood Pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ACTINIDIA deliciosa
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Chinese Gooseberry, Fuzzy Kiwi, Kiwi
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
कीवी फल
In German
Igel Kaktus
Kiwi, Chinesischer Strahlengriffel
In French
hérisson cactus
Kiwi, Groseille de Chine, Yang Tao, Souris végétale
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
kiwi, kivi, actinidia
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Quiuí
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Owoc kiwi
In Latin
cactus
Kiwi fructum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Actinidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Kiwifruit season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Kiwifruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Kiwifruit height is 610.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Kiwifruit flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Kiwifruit leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Kiwifruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kiwifruit pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Prune in late winter. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kiwifruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.