Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
-
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
NOLINA microcarpa
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Sacahuista, Palmilla
In Hindi
Quisco
Bear Grass
In German
Quisco
Bärn-Gras
In French
Quisco
ours Herbe
In Spanish
Quisco
Hierba de oso
In Greek
Quisco
αρκούδα Grass
In Portuguese
Quisco
bear Grass
In Polish
Quisco
miś Trawa
In Latin
Quisco
herbas ferunt
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Nolina Michx
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Bear Grass
Season and care of Quisco and Bear Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Bear Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Bear Grass season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Bear Grass Physical Information
Quisco and Bear Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Bear Grass are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
- Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Quisco and Bear Grass
Care of Quisco and Bear Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bear Grass 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 Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.