About Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
South America
Not Available
Types
Not available
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
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
Yes
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
Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Igel Kaktus
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Calliandra
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ingeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Powder Puff Tree and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.