About Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrub
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Central America, South America
Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Grassland
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
Not Available
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Not Available
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Not Available
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii
CALATHEA zebrina
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
Zebra Plant
In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus
Zebra Plant
In German
Igel Kaktus
Zebra Plant
In French
hérisson cactus
Zebra usine
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
Zebra Plant
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
Planta da zebra
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Zebra roślin
In Latin
cactus
ferus Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Marantaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Aphelandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant? We provide you with everything About Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant. Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns and Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Hedgehog Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant
Season and care of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedgehog Cactus season is Not Available and Zebra Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available and for Zebra Plant is Not Available.
Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant Physical Information
Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Zebra Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant are as follows:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Zebra Plant flower color: Not Available
- Zebra Plant leaf color: Not Available
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant
Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Zebra Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water.