Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Trichocereus pachanoi
-
Habitat
low mountains
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Trichocereus
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
Trichocereus
pinkroot
In German
Trichocereus
Spigelia
In French
Trichocereus
Spigelia
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Spigelia
In Greek
Trichocereus
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Spigelia
In Polish
Trichocereus
Spigelia
In Latin
Trichocereus
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Loganiceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Spigelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Pinkroot
Season and care of Trichocereus and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is and Pinkroot season is . The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Pinkroot Physical Information
Trichocereus and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Pinkroot are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Trichocereus and Pinkroot
Care of Trichocereus and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.