Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
-
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
पेकॉन
In German
Igel Kaktus
Pekannuss
In French
hérisson cactus
Pacanier
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Pecan
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Orzesznik jadalny
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Juglandales
Family
Cactaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.