Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
-
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
-
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Quisco
Ceanothus
In German
Quisco
Ceanothus
In French
Quisco
Ceanothus
In Spanish
Quisco
Ceanothus
In Greek
Quisco
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Quisco
Ceanothus
In Polish
Quisco
Ceanothus
In Latin
Quisco
Ceanothus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rhamnaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Ceanothus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quisco and Ceanothus
Season and care of Quisco and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Ceanothus season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Ceanothus Physical Information
Quisco and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Ceanothus are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quisco and Ceanothus
Care of Quisco and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.