Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Asia
Types
Cactus
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
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 during periods of drought
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Heals cracked skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Garden Peony
In German
Osterkaktus
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
cactus de Pâques
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Garden Peony
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Garden Peony
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dilleniales
Family
Cactaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Garden Peony
Season and care of Easter cactus and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Garden Peony season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Garden Peony Physical Information
Easter cactus and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Garden Peony are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Easter cactus and Garden Peony
Care of Easter cactus and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Garden Peony pruning is done 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 Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.