Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem 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
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
wax
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
wax plant
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Candelilla
In German
Osterkaktus
candelilla
In French
cactus de Pâques
candelilla
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
candelilla
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
candelilla
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
candelilla
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
candelilla
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
candelilla
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Easter cactus and Candelilla
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Candelilla. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Candelilla 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 Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Candelilla
Season and care of Easter cactus and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Candelilla Physical Information
Easter cactus and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Candelilla are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Candelilla
Care of Easter cactus and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candelilla 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 Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.