Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Succulent
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Adequately
Less Watering
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Ninebark
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Ninebark
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Ninebark
Igel Kaktus
In French
Physocarpe
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
ninebark
cactus de erizo
In Greek
ninebark
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
ninebark
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Ninebark
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Physocarpus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Neillieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Echinopsis
Season and care of Ninebark and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Echinopsis season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Echinopsis Physical Information
Ninebark and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Echinopsis are as follows:
Ninebark flower color:
Ninebark leaf color:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Ninebark and Echinopsis
Care of Ninebark and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.