Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Funnel shaped
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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 damaged leaves, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
Bulbs, Hair
Whole plant
Other Uses
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In Hindi
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
Quisco
In German
Old Man Cactus
Quisco
In French
Old Man Cactus
Quisco
In Spanish
Viejo Cactus
Quisco
In Greek
Γέρος Cactus
Quisco
In Portuguese
Old Man Cactus
Quisco
In Polish
Stary Cactus
Quisco
In Latin
Senem Cactus
Quisco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cephalocereus
Echinacea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Old Man Cactus and Quisco
Season and care of Old Man Cactus and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Old Man Cactus and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Old Man Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quisco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Old Man Cactus and Quisco Physical Information
Old Man Cactus and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Old Man Cactus and Quisco are as follows:
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Care of Old Man Cactus and Quisco
Care of Old Man Cactus and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Old Man Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Old Man Cactus 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.
