Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South-Central United States
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, open Woodlands, Woodlands
shrublands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep ground moist, Keep immersed in water, Requires more often in extreme heat
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale insects, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Aphrodisiac, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BAPTISIA sphaerocarpa 'Screamin' Yellow'
ECHINOPSIS pachanoi
Common Name
Screamin' Yellow Baptisia, Yellow False Indigo, Yellow Wild Indigo
San Pedro
In Hindi
पीले जंगली इंडिगो
सैन पेड्रो
In German
Gelbe wilde Indigo
Echinopsis pachanoi
In French
Jaune Indigo sauvage
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Spanish
Amarillo salvaje del añil
Echinopsis pachanoi
In Greek
Κίτρινο Άγρια Indigo
San Pedro κάκτος
In Portuguese
Amarelo Indigo selvagem
Wachuma
In Polish
Żółty Dzikie Indigo
San pedro (kaktus)
In Latin
Crocus Coneflower
San Pedro
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Baptisia
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro
Season and care of Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wild Indigo season is Spring and San Pedro season is Spring. The type of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Loam, Sand and for San Pedro is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wild Indigo is Acidic, Neutral and for San Pedro is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro Physical Information
Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wild Indigo height is 90.00 cm and width 12.00 cm whereas San Pedro height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro are as follows:
Yellow Wild Indigo flower color: Yellow
Yellow Wild Indigo leaf color: Yellow green
San Pedro flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- San Pedro leaf color: Not Available
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro
Care of Yellow Wild Indigo and San Pedro include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Wild Indigo pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and San Pedro pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Yellow Wild Indigo needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer San Pedro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.