Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Micronesia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Variegata Dwarf, Variegata Chinese Beauty
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
-
Lance shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 8-4-6 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiulcerogenic, Diuretic, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves used for wrapping zongi, Used to flavour noodles, Used to wrap mochi rice cakes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
ALPINIA zerumbet
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Shell Ginger
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Shell Ginger
In German
Igel Kaktus
Shell Ginger
In French
hérisson cactus
Shell Ginger
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Shell jengibre
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Shell Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Shell Ginger
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Shell Imbir
In Latin
cactus
Crusta Ginger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Zingiberales
Family
Cactaceae
Zingiberaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Alpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Alpinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Alpinioideae
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Shell Ginger doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like and Shell Ginger has allergic reactions like . 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 Shell Ginger and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Shell Ginger season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Shell Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Shell Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Shell Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Shell Ginger flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Shell Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Shell Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shell Ginger pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shell Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.