Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
North America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Peanut cactus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin cuts
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
ECHINOPSIS
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
In Hindi
Quisco
हाथी कैक्टस
In German
Quisco
Igel Kaktus
In French
Quisco
hérisson cactus
In Spanish
Quisco
cactus de erizo
In Greek
Quisco
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
In Portuguese
Quisco
hedgehog cactus
In Polish
Quisco
jeż kaktus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Echinopsis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Echinopsis
Season and care of Quisco and Echinopsis is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Echinopsis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and Echinopsis season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Echinopsis Physical Information
Quisco and Echinopsis physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Echinopsis height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Echinopsis are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Echinopsis leaf color: Not Available
Care of Quisco and Echinopsis
Care of Quisco and Echinopsis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinopsis pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.