Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Herb
Origin
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Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
Minimum Height
15.00 cm
15.20 cm
Minimum Width
5.00 cm
15.20 cm
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
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Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Thai Basil
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Hydrangea
In German
Igel Kaktus
Hortensie
In French
hérisson cactus
Hortensia
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Hortensia
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Hortênsia
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Hortensja
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is and Thai Basil season is . The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Thai Basil 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 Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.