Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial, Shrub
Types
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Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
-
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Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
sasanqua
Hedgehog cactus
In German
sasanqua
Igel Kaktus
In French
sasanqua
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
sasanqua
cactus de erizo
In Greek
sasanqua
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Sasankya
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Sasankya
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Camellia
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Hedgehog Cactus is while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Hedgehog Cactus is .
Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color:
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color:
Care of Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Sasanqua and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.