Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Vegetable
Origin
-
Central America, South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Golden Wax Bean, Romano bean
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Fields, orchards
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Flower Color
-
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
White, Green, Dark Red, Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
-
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
PHASEOLUS vulgaris
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Green Beans
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
फलियां
In German
Igel Kaktus
Bohnen
In French
hérisson cactus
haricots
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Green Beans
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
φασόλια
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
feijões
In Polish
jeż kaktus
fasola
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Phaseolus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Spring Beans season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Spring Beans is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Spring Beans is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Spring Beans height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Spring Beans flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Spring Beans leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Spring Beans include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Spring Beans 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 Spring Beans needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.