Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
-
Europe, Northern America
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
-
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Syringa
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Lilac
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
बकाइन
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Flieder
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
lilas
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
lila
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
lilás
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
liliowy
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Oleaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Syringa
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Oleeae
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Lilacs season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.