Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Not Available
Shrub
Habitat
low mountains
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Abandonment, epilepsy, Fever, Gout, Leprosy, Skin irritation, Syphilis, Tooth ache, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
CALOTROPIS gigantea
Common Name
Trichocereus
Crown flower
In Hindi
Trichocereus
Crown flower
In German
Trichocereus
Crown Blume
In French
Trichocereus
fleur de la Couronne
In Spanish
Trichocereus
flor de la corona
In Greek
Trichocereus
στέμμα λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
coroa da flor
In Polish
Trichocereus
korona kwiatu
In Latin
Trichocereus
flos florum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Calotropis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asclepiadoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trichocereus and Crown Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Crown Flower? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Crown Flower. Trichocereus has thorns and Crown Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Crown Flower has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Trichocereus and Crown Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Crown Flower
Season and care of Trichocereus and Crown Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Crown Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Crown Flower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Crown Flower is Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crown Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Crown Flower Physical Information
Trichocereus and Crown Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Crown Flower height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Crown Flower are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Crown Flower flower color: Lavender
- Crown Flower leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Trichocereus and Crown Flower
Care of Trichocereus and Crown Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crown Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Trichocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crown Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.