Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root Pathogen
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cures poisoning from fish
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Agave lechuguilla
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
lechuguilla
In Hindi
Quisco
lechuguilla
In German
Quisco
lechuguilla
In French
Quisco
lechuguilla
In Spanish
Quisco
lechuguilla
In Greek
Quisco
lechuguilla
In Portuguese
Quisco
lechuguilla
In Polish
Quisco
lechuguilla
In Latin
Quisco
lechuguilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Agavoideae
Properties of Quisco and Lechuguilla
Wondering what are the properties of Quisco and Lechuguilla? We provide you with everything About Quisco and Lechuguilla. Quisco has thorns and Lechuguilla doesn't have thorns. Also Quisco does not have fragrant flowers. Quisco has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Lechuguilla has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quisco and Lechuguilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quisco and Lechuguilla
Season and care of Quisco and Lechuguilla is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Lechuguilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and Lechuguilla season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Lechuguilla Physical Information
Quisco and Lechuguilla physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Lechuguilla are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
- Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
Care of Quisco and Lechuguilla
Care of Quisco and Lechuguilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lechuguilla pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lechuguilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.