Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa
Types
Cactus
Manihot esculenta, Euphorbia esula
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Desert, rocky banks of streams, Sandy stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Spores, Stem Planting
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used to poison animals during hunting
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
EUPHORBIA virosa
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Gifboom
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Gifboom
In German
Osterkaktus
Namibische Giftwolfmilch
In French
cactus de Pâques
Euphorbia virosa
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Euphorbia virosa
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Euphorbia virosa
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Euphorbia virosa
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Euphorbia virosa
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Euphorbia virosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Gifboom
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Gifboom? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Gifboom. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Gifboom doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Gifboom 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 Gifboom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Gifboom
Season and care of Easter cactus and Gifboom is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Gifboom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Gifboom season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Gifboom is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Gifboom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Gifboom Physical Information
Easter cactus and Gifboom physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Gifboom height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Gifboom are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Gifboom flower color: Yellow
- Gifboom leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Gifboom
Care of Easter cactus and Gifboom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Gifboom 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 Gifboom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.