Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cactus
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Dill
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
डिल प्लांट
In German
Osterkaktus
Dill Pflanze
In French
cactus de Pâques
Dill usine
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Dill Planta
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Dill roślin
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Cactaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Dill
Season and care of Easter cactus and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Dill season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Dill Physical Information
Easter cactus and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Dill are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Easter cactus and Dill
Care of Easter cactus and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.