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Easter cactus
Easter cactus

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About Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Cactus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle

Number of Varieties

30100
0 40000
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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-9
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
10*1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
-

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
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent
Oblovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

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
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In Summer

Ample Water
Average Water, Ample Water

In Spring

Ample Water
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold
Medium

Foliage Sheen

-
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

breathing problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves
Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri
HELIANTHUS giganteus

Common Name

Whitsun cactus
Giant Sunflower

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस
Hydrangea

In German

Osterkaktus
Hortensie

In French

cactus de Pâques
Hortensia

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua
Hortensia

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος
υδραγεία

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa
Hortênsia

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus
Hortensja

In Latin

Pascha Cactus
Hibiscus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Caryophyllales
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Family

Cactaceae
Asteraceae

Genus

Hatiora
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Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe

Rhipsalideae
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Subfamily

Cactoideae
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Number of Species

251
1 27800
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Properties of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Giant Sunflower doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Giant Sunflower 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 Giant Sunflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower

Season and care of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Giant Sunflower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sunflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Giant Sunflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower Physical Information

Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Giant Sunflower height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower are as follows:

  • Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson

  • Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green

  • Giant Sunflower flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold

  • Giant Sunflower leaf color: Green

Care of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower

Care of Easter cactus and Giant Sunflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Giant Sunflower 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 Giant Sunflower needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.