Easter cactus

Allamanda

About Easter cactus and Allamanda

Easter cactus

Allamanda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Shrub

Origin

South America, Brazil

Types

Cactus

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Number of Varieties

306

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-14

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Bell Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

breathing problems

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

Golden Trumpet Vine

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस

Allamanda

In German

Osterkaktus

Allamanda

In French

cactus de Pâques

Allamanda

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua

Allamanda

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος

Allamanda

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa

Allamanda

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus

Allamanda

In Latin

Pascha Cactus

Allamanda

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Family

Cactaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Allamanda

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

2512

1 27800

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Properties of Easter cactus and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Allamanda. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Allamanda 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 Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Allamanda

Season and care of Easter cactus and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Easter cactus and Allamanda Physical Information

Easter cactus and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Allamanda are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green

Care of Easter cactus and Allamanda

Care of Easter cactus and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.