Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Not Available
Types
Not available
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Leucojum
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Leucojum
Igel Kaktus
In French
Leucojum
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Leucojum
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Leucojum
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Leucojum
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Leucojum
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Leucojum
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus. Leucojum doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Leucojum does not have fragrant flowers. Leucojum has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hedgehog Cactus 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 Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Leucojum and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.