Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Peanut cactus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Root Parsley
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Hortensie
Igel Kaktus
In French
Hortensia
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Hortensia
cactus de erizo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Hortensja
jeż kaktus
Family
Apiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Root Parsley and Echinopsis
Wondering what are the properties of Root Parsley and Echinopsis? We provide you with everything About Root Parsley and Echinopsis. Root Parsley doesn't have thorns and Echinopsis doesn't have thorns. Also Root Parsley does not have fragrant flowers. Root Parsley has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Echinopsis has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Root Parsley and Echinopsis and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Root Parsley and Echinopsis
Season and care of Root Parsley and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Root Parsley and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Root Parsley is Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Root Parsley and Echinopsis Physical Information
Root Parsley and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Root Parsley and Echinopsis are as follows:
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Root Parsley and Echinopsis
Care of Root Parsley and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Root Parsley pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.