Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark 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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, 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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
HIPPEASTRUM
In German
Osterkaktus
HIPPEASTRUM
In French
cactus de Pâques
HIPPEASTRUM
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Hippeastrum
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Hippeastrum
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
HIPPEASTRUM
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Hippeastrum
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Hippeastrum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Hippeastrum. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Hippeastrum doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Hippeastrum 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 Hippeastrum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum
Season and care of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Hippeastrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Hippeastrum season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Hippeastrum Physical Information
Easter cactus and Hippeastrum physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum
Care of Easter cactus and Hippeastrum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.