Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Peanut cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown, Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Found
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Rodents
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Northern Sea Oats
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Northern Seehafer
Igel Kaktus
In French
Northern Sea Oats
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Avena del mar del Norte
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Northern Sea Oats
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Północna część Morza Owies
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Avene mari septentrionali
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Caryophyllales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Chasmanthieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis
Season and care of Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Northern Sea Oats season is Fall and Winter and Echinopsis season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis Physical Information
Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis are as follows:
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis
Care of Northern Sea Oats and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.