Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Cactus
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, 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
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
AMMI majus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
बिशप निराना
In German
Osterkaktus
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
cactus de Pâques
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
biznaga
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Bishop's Weed season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed
Care of Easter cactus and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.