Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Cactus
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Carissia
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Carissa
In German
Osterkaktus
carissa
In French
cactus de Pâques
carissa
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
carissa
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
carissa
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
carissa
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
carissa
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
carissa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Carisseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Carissa
Season and care of Easter cactus and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Carissa season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Carissa Physical Information
Easter cactus and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Carissa are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Carissa
Care of Easter cactus and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.