Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
South Africa
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
it is a type of daisy
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water, Ample Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Not Available
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
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
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Livingstone Daisy
In German
Igel Kaktus
Livingstone Daisy
In French
hérisson cactus
Livingstone daisy
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Livingstone daisy
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Livingstone daisy
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Livingstone daisy
In Latin
cactus
Livingstone primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Aizoaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Dorotheanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Ruschioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Livingstone Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Livingstone Daisy 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 Livingstone Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Livingstone Daisy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
- Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Livingstone Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water.