Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Not Available
Madagascar
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Spring, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
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
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Periwinkle
In German
Igel Kaktus
Immergrün
In French
hérisson cactus
Pervenche
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Bígaro
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Mirta
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Barwinek
In Latin
cactus
Periwinkle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Periwinkle season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.