Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
Cactus
Bambusoideae
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
digitate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, 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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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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
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
BAMBUSA multiplex
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
हेगड़े बांस
In German
Osterkaktus
Hedge Bambus
In French
cactus de Pâques
Bamboo Hedge
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
bambú de cobertura
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
hedge Μπαμπού
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Bamboo Hedge
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Żywopłoty Bamboo
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Sepi Bamboo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Bambusoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo
Season and care of Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Hedge Bamboo season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo Physical Information
Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
- Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo
Care of Easter cactus and Hedge Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hedge Bamboo pruning is done . In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hedge Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.