Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Peanut cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Tulpenbaum
Igel Kaktus
In French
tulipier
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
cactus de erizo
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
tulipanowiec
jeż kaktus
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Echinopsis
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Echinopsis season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip Tree and Echinopsis Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Echinopsis are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Tulip Tree and Echinopsis
Care of Tulip Tree and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.