Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Peppertree
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Peppertree
In German
Igel Kaktus
Peppertree
In French
hérisson cactus
Peppertree
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
peppertree
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Peppertree
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Peppertree
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Peppertree
In Latin
cactus
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Anacardiaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Schinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Peppertree season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.