Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
ALOE vera
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
एलोविरा
In German
Osterkaktus
Aloe Vera
In French
cactus de Pâques
Aloe vera
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Aloe vera
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Αλόη
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Aloe Vera
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Aloes
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Easter cactus and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Aloe Vera season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Easter cactus and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Aloe Vera
Care of Easter cactus and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.