Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Osterkaktus
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Iridaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Black Gamecock Iris 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.