Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Not Available
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
shrublands
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
San Pedro
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Cardon
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Cardon
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Cardon
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Cardon
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Cardon
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Cardon
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Cardon
In Latin
San Pedro
Cardon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of San Pedro and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of San Pedro and Cardon? We provide you with everything About San Pedro and Cardon. San Pedro has thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also San Pedro does not have fragrant flowers. San Pedro has allergic reactions like drowsiness, Nausea and Vomiting and Cardon has allergic reactions like drowsiness, 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 San Pedro and Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of San Pedro and Cardon
Season and care of San Pedro and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Cardon season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardon is Not Available.
San Pedro and Cardon Physical Information
San Pedro and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of San Pedro and Cardon are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of San Pedro and Cardon
Care of San Pedro and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.