Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Trichocereus pachanoi
-
Habitat
low mountains
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Bacterial soft rot, bees, Fungal Diseases, Mealy bugs, Scale, Spider mites
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff, Skin inflammation, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Cardiac, High blood pressure, Wounds
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Trichocereus
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Trichocereus
QUICKSTICK
In German
Trichocereus
QUICKSTICK
In French
Trichocereus
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Trichocereus
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Trichocereus
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
QuickStick
In Polish
Trichocereus
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Trichocereus
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Quickstick
Season and care of Trichocereus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is and Quickstick season is . The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Quickstick Physical Information
Trichocereus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is - and width 60.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Trichocereus and Quickstick are as follows:
Care of Trichocereus and Quickstick
Care of Trichocereus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus 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 Trichocereus 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.