Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
crimson pygmy
In German
Osterkaktus
crimson pygmy
In French
cactus de Pâques
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Easter cactus and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.