Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Pachycereus pringlei
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Cardon
In German
Osterkaktus
Cardon
In French
cactus de Pâques
Cardon
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Cardon
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Cardon
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Cardon
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Cardon
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Cardon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Pachycereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Easter cactus and Cardon
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Cardon? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Cardon. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Cardon doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Cardon 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 Cardon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Cardon
Season and care of Easter cactus and Cardon is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Cardon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Cardon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Cardon is Not Available while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Cardon is Not Available.
Easter cactus and Cardon Physical Information
Easter cactus and Cardon physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Easter cactus and Cardon are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Cardon flower color: White
- Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Care of Easter cactus and Cardon
Care of Easter cactus and Cardon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cardon 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 Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.