Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
New Zealand
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
shrublands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Tiny
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Raoulia glabra
Common Name
San Pedro
Raoulia
In Hindi
सैन पेड्रो
Raoulia
In German
Echinopsis pachanoi
Raoulia
In French
Echinopsis pachanoi
Raoulia
In Spanish
Echinopsis pachanoi
Raoulia
In Greek
San Pedro κάκτος
Raoulia
In Portuguese
Wachuma
raoulia
In Polish
San pedro (kaktus)
Raoulia
In Latin
San Pedro
Raoulia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of San Pedro and Raoulia
Season and care of San Pedro and Raoulia is important to know. While considering everything about San Pedro and Raoulia Care, growing season is an essential factor. San Pedro season is Not Available and Raoulia season is Not Available. The type of soil for San Pedro is Loam, Sand and for Raoulia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Raoulia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
San Pedro and Raoulia Physical Information
San Pedro and Raoulia physical information is very important for comparison. San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Raoulia height is 2.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of San Pedro and Raoulia are as follows:
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Raoulia flower color: Yellow
- Raoulia leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of San Pedro and Raoulia
Care of San Pedro and Raoulia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Raoulia pruning is done Requires very little pruning. In summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Raoulia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.