Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Peanut
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
मूंगफली
In German
Igel Kaktus
Erdnuss
In French
hérisson cactus
Cacahuète
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Maní
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Amendoim
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Arachid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Peanut 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 Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Peanut season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Peanut is Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.