Easter cactus

Elephant Bush

About Easter cactus and Elephant Bush

Easter cactus

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Succulent

Origin

South America, Brazil

Southern Africa

Types

Cactus

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

3030

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

10-1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

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, Needs less watering

In Summer

Ample Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

PORTULACARIA afra

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

Porkbush, Dwarf jade plant, Spekboom

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस

Elephant Bush

In German

Osterkaktus

Elephant Bush

In French

cactus de Pâques

Elephant Bush

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua

elefante Bush

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος

ελέφαντας Μπους

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa

elefante de Bush

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus

Elephant Bush

In Latin

Pascha Cactus

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

251

1 27800

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Properties of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Elephant Bush. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Elephant Bush 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 Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Easter cactus and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Easter cactus and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush

Care of Easter cactus and Elephant Bush 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 Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.