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
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
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
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Hylocereus undatus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
hylocereus
In German
Osterkaktus
hylocereus
In French
cactus de Pâques
hylocereus
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
hylocereus
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
hylocereus
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
hylocereus
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Hylocereus
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Hylocereus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Hylocereus
Season and care of Easter cactus and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Hylocereus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Hylocereus Physical Information
Easter cactus and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Easter cactus and Hylocereus are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Easter cactus and Hylocereus
Care of Easter cactus and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.