Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Osterkaktus
Buckeye Putzer
In French
cactus de Pâques
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Easter cactus and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.