Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
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Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Ivory, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
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Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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, Average Water Needs
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Hatiora salicornioides
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Hatiora
In German
Osterkaktus
Hatiora
In French
cactus de Pâques
Hatiora
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Hatiora
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Hatiora
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Hatiora
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
hatiora
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Hatiora
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Hatiora
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Hatiora? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Hatiora. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Hatiora doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Hatiora 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 Hatiora and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Hatiora
Season and care of Easter cactus and Hatiora is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Hatiora Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Hatiora season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hatiora is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Hatiora Physical Information
Easter cactus and Hatiora physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Hatiora are as follows:
Care of Easter cactus and Hatiora
Care of Easter cactus and Hatiora include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hatiora 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 Hatiora needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.