Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Aquatics
Origin
Not Available
India
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-6
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Poorly 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, Damping-off, Root rot
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
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Birds, Hens
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Water Spinach
In German
Igel Kaktus
Wasser-Spinat
In French
hérisson cactus
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Espinafre de água
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
cactus
Water Spinach
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Convolvulaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Ipomoea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Water Spinach season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.