Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
-
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
A. millefolium chitralensis, Achillea millefolium occidentalis, Achillea millefolium puberula
Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Along Railroads, countryside, meadows, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Fern like
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Gastrointestinal disorders, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bedding Plant, Herb, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Achillea millefolium
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Yarrow, common yarrow
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Gemeine Schafgarbe
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Millefeuille
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
La milenrama
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
μυριόφυλλο
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
milefólio
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
krwawnika
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
ACHILLEOS
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Achillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Yarrow season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Yarrow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Yarrow is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Yarrow height is 20.00 cm and width 35.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Yarrow flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Yarrow leaf color: Light Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Yarrow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yarrow pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead flowers 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 Yarrow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.