Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Quisco
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Quisco
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Quisco
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
Quisco
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Quisco
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Quisco
americano Aloe
In Polish
Quisco
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Quisco
American Aloe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and American Aloe
Season and care of Quisco and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and American Aloe season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and American Aloe Physical Information
Quisco and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Quisco and American Aloe are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and American Aloe
Care of Quisco and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.