Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mediterranean
Types
Not available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
San Pedro
Lavender
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Lavender
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Lavendel
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Lavande
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Lavanda
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Lavanda
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Lawenda
In Latin
San Pedro
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Lavender
Season and care of San Pedro and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Lavender season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Lavender Physical Information
San Pedro and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Lavender are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of San Pedro and Lavender
Care of San Pedro and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.