Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
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Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
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Habitat
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Purplish Green
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Bloom Time
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Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
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Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
QUICKSTICK
In French
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
QuickStick
In Polish
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinocereus
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick
Season and care of Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rainbow Cactus season is and Quickstick season is . The type of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Rainbow Cactus is and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick Physical Information
Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick are as follows:
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick
Care of Rainbow Cactus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rainbow Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.