Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Brazil
Types
Cactus
Yellow Bloodleaf, Herbst's Bloodleaf, Standley's Bloodleaf
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting, Tip 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
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks
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
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
IRESINE herbstii
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Bloodleaf, Herbst's bloodleaf
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Bloodleaf Plant
In German
Osterkaktus
Bloodleaf Pflanze
In French
cactus de Pâques
Feuillesang Plante
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Planta Sangrienta
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Bloodleaf φυτών
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Bloodleaf Planta
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Bloodleaf roślin
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Planta Bloodleaf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Gomphreneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Gomphrenoideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Bloodleaf. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Bloodleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Bloodleaf 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 Bloodleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf
Season and care of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Bloodleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Bloodleaf season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bloodleaf is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Bloodleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Bloodleaf Physical Information
Easter cactus and Bloodleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bloodleaf height is 15.24 cm and width 20.32 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf are as follows:
Care of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf
Care of Easter cactus and Bloodleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bloodleaf pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bloodleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.