Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
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Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
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Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
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Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Igel Kaktus
QUICKSTICK
In French
hérisson cactus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
QuickStick
In Polish
jeż kaktus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
cactus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Quickstick season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.