Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Dry areas, Forest margins, gardens, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Funnel shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Water when soil is dry
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 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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Hair
Other Uses
Not Available
Hair is used in making sweaters, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
CEPHALOCEREUS senilis
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Bunny Cactus
White Persian Cat cactus
In Hindi
Quisco
ओल्ड मैन कैक्टस
In German
Quisco
Old Man Cactus
In French
Quisco
Old Man Cactus
In Spanish
Quisco
Viejo Cactus
In Greek
Quisco
Γέρος Cactus
In Portuguese
Quisco
Old Man Cactus
In Polish
Quisco
Stary Cactus
In Latin
Quisco
Senem Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Cephalocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quisco and Old Man Cactus
Season and care of Quisco and Old Man Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Old Man Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and Old Man Cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Old Man Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Old Man Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quisco and Old Man Cactus Physical Information
Quisco and Old Man Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Old Man Cactus height is 460.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Old Man Cactus are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Old Man Cactus flower color: Pink
- Old Man Cactus leaf color: White
Care of Quisco and Old Man Cactus
Care of Quisco and Old Man Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Old Man Cactus 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 Old Man Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.