Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Types
Cactus
Muscari armeniacum
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
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, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Black
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
Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, 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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
MUSCARI
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Grape Hyacinth
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
अंगूर जलकुंभी
In German
Osterkaktus
Traubenhyazinthen
In French
cactus de Pâques
Muscari
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Muscari
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
grape hyacinth
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Muscari
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Szafirek
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Muscari
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Scilloideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth
Season and care of Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Grape Hyacinth season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Grape Hyacinth is while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Grape Hyacinth is .
Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth Physical Information
Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grape Hyacinth height is 15.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
- Grape Hyacinth leaf color:
Care of Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth
Care of Easter cactus and Grape Hyacinth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.