Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China
South America, Brazil
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Cactus
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 7
12-1
Sunset Zone
7, 9, 10
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
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
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Lawns and Turf
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Centipede Grass
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Hydrangea
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Hortensie
Osterkaktus
In French
Hortensia
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Hortensia
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
υδραγεία
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Hortensja
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Hibiscus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ophiuroides
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Sorghum
Cactoideae
Properties of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Centipede Grass and Easter cactus. Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Centipede Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Centipede Grass and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus
Season and care of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Centipede Grass and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Centipede Grass and Easter cactus Physical Information
Centipede Grass and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus are as follows:
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus
Care of Centipede Grass and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Centipede Grass 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.