Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
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Types
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Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
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Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Hedgehog cactus
In German
QUICKSTICK
Igel Kaktus
In French
QUICKSTICK
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
cactus de erizo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Quickstick
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Quickstick and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick 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 Quickstick 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.