Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
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
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
YUCCA brevifolia
Common Name
Trichocereus
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
In Hindi
Trichocereus
Joshua Tree
In German
Trichocereus
Joshua Tree
In French
Trichocereus
Joshua Tree
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Árbol de Joshua
In Greek
Trichocereus
Joshua Tree
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Joshua Tree
In Polish
Trichocereus
Joshua Tree
In Latin
Trichocereus
Joshua ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Joshua Tree
Season and care of Trichocereus and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Joshua Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Joshua Tree Physical Information
Trichocereus and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Joshua Tree are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Trichocereus and Joshua Tree
Care of Trichocereus and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
