Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Cactus
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
breathing problems
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Grape tomato
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Osterkaktus
Traube Tomate
In French
cactus de Pâques
tomate uva
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
tomate uva
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
tomate uva
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Solaneae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Solanoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Easter cactus and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Grape Tomato season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Easter cactus and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Grape Tomato
Care of Easter cactus and Grape Tomato 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 Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.