Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Tolerances
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Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Red Buckeye
Igel Kaktus
In French
Red Buckeye
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
cactus de erizo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Red Buckeye
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Red Buckeye
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Aesculus
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus? We provide you with everything About Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus. Red Buckeye doesn't have thorns and Hedgehog Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Red Buckeye does not have fragrant flowers. Red Buckeye has allergic reactions like Pollen and Hedgehog Cactus has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Red Buckeye and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Red Buckeye 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.