Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
12-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
bees
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Pollen
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SAURURUS cernuus
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Lizard's Tail
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Saururus cernuus
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Saururus cernuus
Igel Kaktus
In French
Saururus cernuus
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
cernuus Saururus
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Saururus cernuus
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Saururus cernuus
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Saururus cernuus
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Saururi cernuus
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Caryophyllales
Family
Saururaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Saururus
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis
Season and care of Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinopsis season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Saururus cernuus is Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis Physical Information
Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis are as follows:
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color:
Care of Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis
Care of Saururus cernuus and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saururus cernuus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.