About Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
California
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Verticillium Wilt
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
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Matilija Poppy
In German
Igel Kaktus
Matilija Poppy
In French
hérisson cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Matilija amapola
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
cactus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Cactaceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Romneya
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Papaveroideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Matilija Poppy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.