Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert
low mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
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
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root Pathogen
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Stem
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
Trichocereus pachanoi
Common Name
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In Hindi
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In German
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In French
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In Greek
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In Polish
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
In Latin
lechuguilla
Trichocereus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus
Wondering what are the properties of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus? We provide you with everything About Lechuguilla and Trichocereus. Lechuguilla has thorns and Trichocereus doesn't have thorns. Also Lechuguilla does not have fragrant flowers. Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Not Available and Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Lechuguilla and Trichocereus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus
Season and care of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and Trichocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Trichocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lechuguilla and Trichocereus Physical Information
Lechuguilla and Trichocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Trichocereus flower color: White
- Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus
Care of Lechuguilla and Trichocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
