Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Not Available
Types
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
Desert, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
long with sharp edges
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Scale
Mealybugs, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
Yucca gloriosa
Echinocereus reichenbachii
Common Name
spanish dagger
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace
In Hindi
Spanish Bayonet
Hedgehog cactus
In German
Spanish Bayonet
Igel Kaktus
In French
Spanish bayonet
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Spanish bayonet
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Spanish bayonet
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Spanish bayonet
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Spanish bayonet
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Spanish bayonet
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus
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Season and Care of Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus
Season and care of Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spanish Bayonet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hedgehog Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Loam, Sand and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Spanish Bayonet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hedgehog Cactus is Not Available.
Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus Physical Information
Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Spanish Bayonet height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Hedgehog Cactus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus are as follows:
Spanish Bayonet flower color: White
Spanish Bayonet leaf color: Blue Green
Hedgehog Cactus flower color: Not Available
- Hedgehog Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus
Care of Spanish Bayonet and Hedgehog Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spanish Bayonet pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Spanish Bayonet 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.