Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Grass
Origin
Not Available
Europe, Asia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Grass like
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
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
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
cultivated as pasture or hay crop, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ALOPECURUS pratensis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Meadow Foxtail
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Meadow Foxtail
In German
Igel Kaktus
Wiesenfuchsschwanz
In French
hérisson cactus
vulpin des prés
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
pradera de cola de zorra
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Meadow Foxtail
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Meadow Foxtail
In Polish
jeż kaktus
łąka ber
In Latin
cactus
meadow Foxtail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Genus
Echinocereus
Alopecurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Meadow Foxtail doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Foxtail 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 Meadow Foxtail and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Meadow Foxtail season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Meadow Foxtail is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Meadow Foxtail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Meadow Foxtail height is 61.00 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Meadow Foxtail flower color: White
- Meadow Foxtail leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Meadow Foxtail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Meadow Foxtail pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Foxtail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Moderate.