Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Asia
Types
Cactus
Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema crispum, Aglaonema marantifolium
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
14-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
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
Allow to dry out slightly between 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Allergy
breathing problems
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Chinese Evergreen
In German
Osterkaktus
Kolbenfaden
In French
cactus de Pâques
Chinese Evergreen
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Chinese Evergreen
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Chinese Evergreen
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Chinese Evergreen
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Chinese Evergreen
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Chinese Evergreen
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Alismatales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Aglaonemateae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen
Season and care of Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Chinese Evergreen season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen Physical Information
Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Evergreen height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Chinese Evergreen leaf color:
Care of Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen
Care of Easter cactus and Chinese Evergreen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.