Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, From bulbs
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
Water frequently while growing, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
RANUNCULUS ficaria 'Brazen Hussy'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Brazen Hussy Figwort, Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Figwort
In German
Osterkaktus
figwort
In French
cactus de Pâques
scrofulaire
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
figwort
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
figwort
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
figwort
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
figwort
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Umber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Easter cactus and Figwort
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Figwort? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Figwort. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Figwort doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Figwort 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 Figwort and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Figwort
Season and care of Easter cactus and Figwort is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Figwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Figwort season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Figwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Figwort is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Figwort Physical Information
Easter cactus and Figwort physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Figwort height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Figwort are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Figwort flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Figwort leaf color:
Care of Easter cactus and Figwort
Care of Easter cactus and Figwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Figwort pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Figwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.