Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 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, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Slow
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
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
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
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
extracted oil
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
San Pedro
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Igel Kaktus
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
hérisson cactus
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Wachuma
In Polish
jeż kaktus
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
cactus
San Pedro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and San Pedro doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and San Pedro 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 San Pedro and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and San Pedro season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.