Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
-
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
Orange
In Spanish
Quisco
naranja
In Greek
Quisco
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Quisco
laranja
In Polish
Quisco
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Quisco
aurantiaco
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Citreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Quisco and Orange
Season and care of Quisco and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is and Orange season is . The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Quisco and Orange Physical Information
Quisco and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Orange are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color:
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quisco and Orange
Care of Quisco and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.