Easter cactus

Groundnut

About Easter cactus and Groundnut

Easter cactus

Groundnut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Perennial

Origin

South America, Brazil

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Cactus

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

Number of Varieties

30100

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

Forest edges, Hillside, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9*1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm18.00 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

Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Brown

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

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought

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

In Summer

Ample Water

Average Water

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bees, Flies

Allergy

breathing problems

Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Edible, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

APIOS americana

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

American potato-bean, Ground-bean, Groundnut

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

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Family

Cactaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

2520

1 27800

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Properties of Easter cactus and Groundnut

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

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Groundnut

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

Easter cactus and Groundnut Physical Information

Easter cactus and Groundnut physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Groundnut height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Groundnut are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Groundnut flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Brown
Groundnut leaf color: Green

Care of Easter cactus and Groundnut

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