Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
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North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
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Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Flower Color
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Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Pineapple Weed
In German
Igel Kaktus
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
hérisson cactus
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
cactus
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Anthemideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like and Pineapple Weed has allergic reactions like . 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Pineapple Weed season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Pineapple Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pineapple Weed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.