Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
China
Types
-
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long, simple, curved and folded
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Fragrant Flower
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Quisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Quisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Quisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Quisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Quisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Quisco
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Quisco
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Dwarf Nectarine season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Quisco and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Nectarine 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.