Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of 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
Loam, Sand
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
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Diarrhea, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Fever, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
candlenut पेड़
In German
Osterkaktus
Candlenut Baum
In French
cactus de Pâques
arbre Candlenut
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
árbol candlenut
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
candlenut δέντρο
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
candlenut árvore
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Tung Molukański drzewo
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Candlenut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Aleuritideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Candlenut
Season and care of Easter cactus and Candlenut is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Candlenut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Candlenut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Candlenut is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Candlenut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Candlenut Physical Information
Easter cactus and Candlenut physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Candlenut height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Candlenut are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Candlenut flower color: White
- Candlenut leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Easter cactus and Candlenut
Care of Easter cactus and Candlenut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Candlenut pruning is done . In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candlenut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.