Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Twigs
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
San Pedro
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
desert broom
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Wüste Besen
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
desert broom
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
escoba del desierto
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
desert broom
In Portuguese
Wachuma
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
desert broom
In Latin
San Pedro
desert broom
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Baccharis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Astereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Desert Broom
Season and care of San Pedro and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Desert Broom season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Desert Broom Physical Information
San Pedro and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Desert Broom are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of San Pedro and Desert Broom
Care of San Pedro and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.