Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South America, Brazil
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Cactus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Bird Cherry
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Osterkaktus
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Easter cactus
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Easter cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Easter cactus Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Easter cactus are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Easter cactus
Care of Bird Cherry and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.