Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Cactus
Tropical Fruit Tree
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
DILLENIA indica
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Chulta, Elephant Apple
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Elephant Apple
In German
Osterkaktus
Elefant von Apple
In French
cactus de Pâques
Elephant d'Apple
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
El elefante de Apple
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
ελέφαντας της Apple
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Elefante da Apple
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Słoń Jabłko
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Elephant Apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dilleniales
Family
Cactaceae
Dilleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Elephant Apple. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Elephant Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Elephant Apple has allergic reactions like breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple
Season and care of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Elephant Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Elephant Apple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Elephant Apple Physical Information
Easter cactus and Elephant Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
- Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple
Care of Easter cactus and Elephant Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.