Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Cactus
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Abelia
In German
Osterkaktus
Abelia
In French
cactus de Pâques
Abelia
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Abelia
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Abelia
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Abelia
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Abelia. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Abelia has allergic reactions like breathing problems. 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 Easter cactus and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Abelia
Season and care of Easter cactus and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Abelia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Abelia Physical Information
Easter cactus and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Abelia are as follows:
Care of Easter cactus and Abelia
Care of Easter cactus and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.