Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
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
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Igel Kaktus
Wirsing
In French
hérisson cactus
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
col de col rizada
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
cactus
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Brassica
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 Savoy Cabbage
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Savoy Cabbage doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Savoy Cabbage season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.