Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Height
70.00 cm
15.00 cm
Minimum Width
10.00 cm
5.00 cm
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
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
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
IRIS
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Iris
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Iris
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Iris
Igel Kaktus
In French
Iris
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Iris
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Ίρις
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Íris
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Irys
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Iris and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Iris and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Iris and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Iris season is and Hedgehog Cactus season is . The type of soil for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Iris and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Iris and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Iris and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
Iris leaf color:
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Iris and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Iris and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Iris 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.