Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available, Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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, Medium
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 Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Pollen
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
NYSSA sylvatica
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Black Tupelo Tree
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
Osterkaktus
In French
Noir Arbre Tupelo
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Árbol negro Tupelo
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Árvore Tupelo Preto
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Niger Tupelo ligno
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Caryophyllales
Family
Nyssaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Bombini
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Nyssoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Tupelo and Easter cactus
Season and care of Black Tupelo and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Black Tupelo and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Tupelo season is Fall and Easter cactus season is Fall. The type of soil for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Tupelo is Acidic and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Black Tupelo and Easter cactus Physical Information
Black Tupelo and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Tupelo and Easter cactus are as follows:
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Care of Black Tupelo and Easter cactus
Care of Black Tupelo and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Tupelo 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.