Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
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
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
जरुल
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Königinblume
Igel Kaktus
In French
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Banabá Plant
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Lagerstroemia speciosa
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Resedá-gigante
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Lagerstremia wspaniała
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Lagerstroemia speciosa
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lythraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus. Pride of India doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pride of India does not have fragrant flowers. Pride of India has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing and Sore eyes. 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 Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pride of India season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pride of India is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Pride of India and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pride of India 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.