Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
Cactus
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Beautyberry
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Osterkaktus
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
cactus de Pâques
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Beautyberry
Season and care of Easter cactus and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Beautyberry Physical Information
Easter cactus and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Beautyberry are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Easter cactus and Beautyberry
Care of Easter cactus and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.