Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Cactus
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, 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, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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 in winter, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Esperanza
In German
Osterkaktus
Esperanza
In French
cactus de Pâques
Esperanza
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Esperanza
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Esperanza
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Esperanza
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Esperanza
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Esperanza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Cactaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Tecomeae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Esperanza
Season and care of Easter cactus and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Esperanza Physical Information
Easter cactus and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Esperanza are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Esperanza
Care of Easter cactus and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.