Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus, Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Dry Forest, limestone outcrops, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-14
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Distilled Water, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well 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
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Spider Mites
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, hallucinations
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antidiabetic, Rheumatism, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Hedges, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Selenicereus grandiflorus
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Queen of the night, large-flowered cactus, sweet-scented cactus, vanilla cactus
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
रात की रानी
In German
Igel Kaktus
Königin der Nacht
In French
hérisson cactus
Reine de la nuit
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Reina de la noche
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Βασίλισσα της νύχτας
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Rainha da noite
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Królowa nocy
In Latin
cactus
Domina noctis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Queen of the Night season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Queen of the Night is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Queen of the Night is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Queen of the Night height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Queen of the Night flower color: White and Light Green
- Queen of the Night leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Queen of the Night include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Queen of the Night 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 Queen of the Night needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.