Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Cactus
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Needs less watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Arjuna
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Osterkaktus
Terminalia arjuna
In French
cactus de Pâques
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
arjuna
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
arjuna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree
Care of Easter cactus and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.