Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Ornamental Plants
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Globe shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Drought Tolerant
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, 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
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
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
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Trichocereus pachanoi
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Trichocereus
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Hindi
Trichocereus
Sina
In German
Trichocereus
Sina
In French
Trichocereus
Sina
In Spanish
Trichocereus
Sina
In Greek
Trichocereus
Sina
In Portuguese
Trichocereus
Sina
In Polish
Trichocereus
Sina
In Latin
Trichocereus
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Echinopsis
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Trichocereus and Sina
Wondering what are the properties of Trichocereus and Sina? We provide you with everything About Trichocereus and Sina. Trichocereus has thorns and Sina doesn't have thorns. Also Trichocereus does not have fragrant flowers. Trichocereus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sina 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 Sina and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Trichocereus and Sina
Season and care of Trichocereus and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Trichocereus and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trichocereus season is Not Available and Sina season is Not Available. The type of soil for Trichocereus is Loam, Sand and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trichocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trichocereus and Sina Physical Information
Trichocereus and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Trichocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Sina height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Trichocereus and Sina are as follows:
Trichocereus flower color: White
Trichocereus leaf color: Not Available
Sina flower color: Not Available
- Sina leaf color: Not Available
Care of Trichocereus and Sina
Care of Trichocereus and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trichocereus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.