Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
North America, South America, Brazil
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Dry areas, Lowland, Rocky Ridges, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Silver
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SALVIA argentea
ECHINOPSIS chiloensis
Common Name
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
Hedgehog cacti
Sea-urchin cactus
Easter lily cactus
In German
Silver Sage
Quisco
In French
Silver Sage
Quisco
In Spanish
silver Sage
Quisco
In Greek
Silver Sage
Quisco
In Portuguese
silver Sage
Quisco
In Polish
silver Sage
Quisco
In Latin
Argentum Sage
Quisco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Mentheae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Silver Sage and Quisco
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Sage and Quisco? We provide you with everything About Silver Sage and Quisco. Silver Sage doesn't have thorns and Quisco doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Sage does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Sage has allergic reactions like and Quisco has allergic reactions like . 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 Silver Sage and Quisco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Sage and Quisco
Season and care of Silver Sage and Quisco is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Sage and Quisco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quisco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quisco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quisco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Sage and Quisco Physical Information
Silver Sage and Quisco physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Quisco height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Silver Sage and Quisco are as follows:
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Quisco flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
- Quisco leaf color:
Care of Silver Sage and Quisco
Care of Silver Sage and Quisco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quisco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quisco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.