Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
-
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Deer resistant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Hosta
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Hosta
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Hosta
Igel Kaktus
In French
Hosta
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Hosta
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Hosta
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Hosta
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Hosta
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Hosta and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hosta needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.