Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruits, Tree
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
-
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Trident shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
Quisco
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Quisco
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Quisco
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Quisco
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Quisco
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Quisco
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Quisco
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Brugmansia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Datureae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Bael
Season and care of Quisco and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Bael season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bael is Neutral.
Quisco and Bael Physical Information
Quisco and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Bael are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Quisco and Bael
Care of Quisco and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.