Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
South America, Brazil
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Cactus
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
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Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Prunus avium
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Osterkaktus
Kirschbaum
In French
cactus de Pâques
Cerisier
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Cerezo
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
κερασιά
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Easter cactus and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Cherry Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Easter cactus and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Easter cactus and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Cherry Tree
Care of Easter cactus and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.