Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-4
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Not Available
Thicket/Colonizing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Red
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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Igel Kaktus
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
hérisson cactus
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Red aronii
In Latin
cactus
arbutifolia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Red Chokeberry doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Red Chokeberry has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Red Chokeberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Red Chokeberry season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.