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Easter cactus
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About Easter cactus and Black Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Cactus
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

3040
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
9-1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm2,133.60 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

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Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Ample Water
Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

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
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

breathing problems
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Whitsun cactus
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस
काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Osterkaktus
Schwarze Birke

In French

cactus de Pâques
Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua
Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος
Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa
Bétula Preto

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus
Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Pascha Cactus
Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales
Fagales

Family

Cactaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Hatiora
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhipsalideae
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Subfamily

Cactoideae
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Number of Species

2540
1 27800
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Properties of Easter cactus and Black Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Black Birch? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Black Birch. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Black Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Black Birch has allergic reactions like breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Easter cactus and Black Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Easter cactus and Black Birch

Season and care of Easter cactus and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Easter cactus and Black Birch Physical Information

Easter cactus and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Black Birch are as follows:

  • Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson

  • Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green

  • Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown

  • Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Easter cactus and Black Birch

Care of Easter cactus and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.