Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Korea
South America, Brazil
Types
American & Chinese
Cactus
Habitat
Moist Soils, Well Drained
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
holly leaf miner, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta 'Burfordii'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Burford holly
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Burford Holly Plant
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Burford Holly Pflanze
Osterkaktus
In French
Burford houx Plante
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Planta del acebo Burford
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Burford Holly Φυτών
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Burford Planta Holly
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Burford Holly roślin
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Planta Burford Holly
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Burford Holly and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Burford Holly and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Burford Holly and Easter cactus. Burford Holly has thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Burford Holly does not have fragrant flowers. Burford Holly has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Acidic, Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Stomach pain, Toxic and Vomiting. 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 Burford Holly and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Burford Holly and Easter cactus
Season and care of Burford Holly and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Burford Holly and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Burford Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Burford Holly is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Burford Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Burford Holly and Easter cactus Physical Information
Burford Holly and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Burford Holly height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Burford Holly and Easter cactus are as follows:
Burford Holly flower color: White
Burford Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Burford Holly and Easter cactus
Care of Burford Holly and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Burford Holly 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 Burford Holly 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.