Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
China, Japan
Types
Cactus
Cryptomeria japonica 'Cristata'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Dacrydioides'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Spiralis'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Bandai Sugi'
Cryptomeria japonica 'Black Dragon'
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Hills, low mountains, Mountain Slopes, Mountain tops, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, 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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
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
Fine
Allergy
breathing problems
Hay fever
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CRYPTOMERIA japonica
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Japanese Cedar, Japanese Cryptomeria
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Japanese Cedar
In German
Osterkaktus
der japanischen Zeder
In French
cactus de Pâques
Cedar japonais
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
cedro japonés
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Ιαπωνικά Cedar
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Cedar japonês
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
japoński cedr
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Italica 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 Japanese Cedar
Season and care of Easter cactus and Japanese Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Japanese Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Cedar season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Japanese Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Japanese Cedar Physical Information
Easter cactus and Japanese Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Cedar height is 1,830.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Japanese Cedar are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Japanese Cedar flower color:
- Japanese Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Easter cactus and Japanese Cedar
Care of Easter cactus and Japanese 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 Japanese Cedar pruning is done 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 Japanese Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.