Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Eastern Europe
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Quisco
Dwarf Iris
In German
Quisco
Zwergiris
In French
Quisco
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Quisco
Enano Iris
In Greek
Quisco
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Quisco
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Quisco
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Quisco
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Irideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Quisco and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Dwarf Iris season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Quisco and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Quisco and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Quisco and Dwarf Iris
Care of Quisco and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.