Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
Cactus
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong Circular Round
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
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
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Osterkaktus
Sellerie Kohl
In French
cactus de Pâques
céleri chou
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
apio col
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
aipo couve
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Brassica apium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage
Care of Easter cactus and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.