Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Beaumont, Maroochy
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
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 Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Macadamia
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
Macadamia
Quisco
In German
Macadamia
Quisco
In French
Macadamia
Quisco
In Spanish
Macadamia
Quisco
In Greek
Macadamia
Quisco
In Portuguese
Macadamia
Quisco
In Polish
Macadamia
Quisco
In Latin
Macadamia
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Proteales
Caryophyllales
Family
Proteaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Macadamia
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Macadamia and Quisco
Wondering what are the properties of Macadamia and Quisco? We provide you with everything About Macadamia and Quisco. Macadamia doesn't have thorns and Quisco doesn't have thorns. Also Macadamia does not have fragrant flowers. Macadamia has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting and Quisco has allergic reactions like breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching 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 Macadamia and Quisco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Macadamia and Quisco
Season and care of Macadamia and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Macadamia and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macadamia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quisco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Macadamia is Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Macadamia and Quisco Physical Information
Macadamia and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Macadamia and Quisco are as follows:
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Care of Macadamia and Quisco
Care of Macadamia and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.