Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit, Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
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
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar
Allergy
breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
आमला
In German
Osterkaktus
Stachelbeere
In French
cactus de Pâques
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Grosella
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Groselha
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Agrest
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
hominem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Easter cactus and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.