Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Sedge or Rush
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Grassland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
7-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Bulbs, Divison, Rhizome division, Tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
-
Container, Decoration Purposes, Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Container, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Cyperus papyrus
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Dwarf papyrus, Miniature papyrus
In Hindi
Quisco
dwarf papyrus
In German
Quisco
Zwerg Papyrus
In French
Quisco
papyrus nain
In Spanish
Quisco
papiro enano
In Greek
Quisco
νάνος πάπυρο
In Portuguese
Quisco
papiro anão
In Polish
Quisco
krasnolud papirus
In Latin
Quisco
P. papyrus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Family
Cactaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus
Season and care of Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Dwarf Papyrus season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Papyrus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Papyrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus Physical Information
Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Papyrus height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Dwarf Papyrus flower color: Green and Brown
- Dwarf Papyrus leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus
Care of Quisco and Dwarf Papyrus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Papyrus pruning is done . In summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Papyrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.