Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
shrublands
Mountain forests, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Rosette
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Does not require regular watering, Keep the Soil well drained
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
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
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
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, 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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
ECHEVERIA nodulosa
Common Name
San Pedro
Painted Echeveria, Painted lady
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Painted Echeveria
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Lackierte Echeveria
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Painted Echeveria
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
pintado señora
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
ζωγραφισμένο κυρία
In Portuguese
Wachuma
Pintado Echeveria
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
malowane lady
In Latin
San Pedro
Aeonium Painted
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Echeveria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Sedeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Painted Lady
Season and care of San Pedro and Painted Lady is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Painted Lady Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Painted Lady season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Painted Lady is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Painted Lady is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Painted Lady Physical Information
San Pedro and Painted Lady physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Painted Lady height is 10.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Painted Lady are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Painted Lady flower color: Yellow
- Painted Lady leaf color: Purple, Light Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of San Pedro and Painted Lady
Care of San Pedro and Painted Lady include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Painted Lady 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 Painted Lady needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.