Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Narrow Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in fall, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, Water soluble fertilizers
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
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Eczema, Indigestion, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
EUPHORBIA hypericifolia
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Canchalagua, Hypericum-leaved Spurge, Leche-leche
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Canchalagua
In German
Osterkaktus
Canchalagua
In French
cactus de Pâques
canchalangua
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
canchalagua
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Canchalagua
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Canchalagua
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Canchalagua
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Canchalagua
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Canchalagua
Season and care of Easter cactus and Canchalagua is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Canchalagua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Canchalagua season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Canchalagua is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Canchalagua is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Canchalagua Physical Information
Easter cactus and Canchalagua physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Canchalagua height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Canchalagua are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Canchalagua flower color: White
- Canchalagua leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Canchalagua
Care of Easter cactus and Canchalagua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Canchalagua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canchalagua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.