Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Epiphyte
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Cactus
Diothonea, Auliza
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, 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, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Allergy
breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Epidendrum
In German
Osterkaktus
Epidendrum
In French
cactus de Pâques
Epidendrum
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Epidendrum
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Epidendrum
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Epidendrum
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Epidendrum
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Epidendrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Coilostylis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Epidendrum
Season and care of Easter cactus and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Epidendrum Physical Information
Easter cactus and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Epidendrum are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
- Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Epidendrum
Care of Easter cactus and Epidendrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Epidendrum pruning is done 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.