Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Europe, Russia
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Yes
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
Insects
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Primula elatior
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Oxlip
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume
Igel Kaktus
In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Primula elatior
cactus de erizo
In Greek
δακράκι
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Oxlip
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Oxlip
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Onagraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Oenothera
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Onagreae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and Hedgehog Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Care of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Oxlip and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Oxlip 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.