Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Red, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
bipinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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 Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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, Partial 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
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Calliandra calothyrsus
Common Name
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
In Hindi
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In German
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In French
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Spanish
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Greek
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Portuguese
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Polish
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
In Latin
Quisco
Calliandra calothyrsus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinacea
Calliandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Ingeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Mimosoideae
Properties of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree? We provide you with everything About Quisco and Powder Puff Tree. Quisco has thorns and Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Quisco does not have fragrant flowers. Quisco has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree
Season and care of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quisco and Powder Puff Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quisco season is Not Available and Powder Puff Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Quisco is Loam, Sand and for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quisco and Powder Puff Tree Physical Information
Quisco and Powder Puff Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree are as follows:
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Quisco leaf color: Not Available
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
- Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree
Care of Quisco and Powder Puff Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Powder Puff Tree 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 Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.