Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Peanut cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, 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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Rosa arkansana
Igel Kaktus
In French
Rosa arkansana
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Echinopsis doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Echinopsis has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Echinopsis season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.