Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
Cactus
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sandy Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
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
Medicinal Uses
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Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Incense Cedar
In German
Osterkaktus
Zeder
In French
cactus de Pâques
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
cedro de incienso
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Cactaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Easter cactus and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Incense Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Easter cactus and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Incense Cedar
Care of Easter cactus and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.