Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Asia, India
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
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
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Very little waste, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
EUPHORBIA lactea
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Mottled Spurge, Frilled Fan, Elkhorn
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Elkhorn
In German
Osterkaktus
Elkhorn
In French
cactus de Pâques
Elkhorn
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
cuerno de alce
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Elkhorn
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Elkhorn
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Elkhorn
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Elkhorn
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Elkhorn
Season and care of Easter cactus and Elkhorn is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Elkhorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Elkhorn season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Elkhorn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Elkhorn is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Elkhorn Physical Information
Easter cactus and Elkhorn physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Elkhorn height is 120.00 cm and width 12.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Elkhorn are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Elkhorn flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Elkhorn leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Elkhorn
Care of Easter cactus and Elkhorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elkhorn pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Elkhorn needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.