Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
Cactus
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water every two or three days during warmer months, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
BAMBUSA multiplex 'Alphonso-Karrii'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
अल्फोंस Karr बांस
In German
Osterkaktus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In French
cactus de Pâques
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Alphonse Karr Bambú
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Alphonse Karr Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Order
Caryophyllales
Poales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Season and care of Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Alphonse Karr Bamboo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Alphonse Karr Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo Physical Information
Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alphonse Karr Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Alphonse Karr Bamboo flower color:
- Alphonse Karr Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo
Care of Easter cactus and Alphonse Karr Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Alphonse Karr Bamboo 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 Alphonse Karr Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.