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About Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose


About Woods Rose and Hedgehog Cactus


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial, Shrub   
Flowering Plants   

Origin
Not Available   
Central America, Northern America   

Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
9   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Desert, Grassland   
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Not Available   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
Not Available   
300.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
Not Available   
200.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive   
Non Fruiting Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available   
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Not Available   
Pinnate   

Thorns
Not Available   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Not Available   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Not Available   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   

The pH of Soil
Not Available   
Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Not Available   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Not Available   
Yes   

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance   
Wet Site   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water   
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged   

In Summer
Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Not Available   
Alkaline   

Soil Type
Not Available   
Clay, Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Partial shade, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects   
Grasshoppers   

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance   
Drought, Wet Site   

Facts

Flowers
Not Available   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Not Available   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

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   
No   

Showy Bark
Not Available   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Not Available   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Not Available   
No   

Self-Sowing
Not Available   
No   

Attracts
Insects, Not Available   
Birds, Small mammals   

Allergy
Not Available   
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin, Skin Problems   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Deer resistant   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits   
Flowers, Rose Hip   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Not Available   
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii   
Rosa woodsii   

Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace   
Woods Rose, Interior Rose   

In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus   
Woods Rose   

In German
Igel Kaktus   
Woods Rose   

In French
hérisson cactus   
Woods Rose   

In Spanish
cactus de erizo   
Woods Rose   

In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος   
Woods Rose   

In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus   
Woods Rose   

In Polish
jeż kaktus   
Woods Rose   

In Latin
cactus   
Woods Rose   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Caryophyllales   
Rosales   

Family
Cactaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Echinocereus   
Rosa   

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Pachycereeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Cactoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
208   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose

Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Woods Rose doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Woods Rose 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 Woods Rose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose

Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Woods Rose season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.

Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose Physical Information

Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose are as follows:

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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