Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Africa
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lavender
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Purple
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Purple
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
VIGNA unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Asparagus Bean, Yardlong Bean
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Hydrangea
echinocactus
In German
Hortensie
echinocactus
In French
Hortensia
echinocactus
In Spanish
Hortensia
echinocactus
In Greek
υδραγεία
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Echinocactus
In Polish
Hortensja
Echinocactus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Echinocactus
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus? We provide you with everything About Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus. Yardlong Bean doesn't have thorns and Echinocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Yardlong Bean does not have fragrant flowers. Yardlong Bean has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Echinocactus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus
Season and care of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yardlong Bean season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yardlong Bean is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yardlong Bean is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus Physical Information
Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Yardlong Bean height is 18.00 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus are as follows:
Yardlong Bean flower color: Lavender
Yardlong Bean leaf color: Green
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus
Care of Yardlong Bean and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yardlong Bean pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yardlong Bean needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.