Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
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 for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
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
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Laurus nobilis
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Sweetbay
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Laurus nobilis
In German
Igel Kaktus
Echter Lorbeer
In French
hérisson cactus
Laurus nobilis
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Laurus nobilis
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Laurus nobilis
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Loureiro
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Wawrzyn szlachetny
In Latin
cactus
Laurus nobilis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Laurales
Family
Cactaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Laurus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Sweetbay season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
- Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Sweetbay include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.