Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Russia, Siberia, China, Japan
Types
Cactus
Iris ensata, Iris japonica
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Boggy areas, gardens, meadows, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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, Pinching, 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Red blotch, Rhizome rot, Slugs, Snails, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Flies, Snails
Allergy
breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bog Garden, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Anthelmintic, Antidote, Appetizer, Depurative, Diuretic, Hepatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
IRIS ensata
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Iris
Japanese iris
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Japanese iris
In German
Osterkaktus
Japanese iris
In French
cactus de Pâques
iris Xapanese
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Iris Xapanese
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
ιαπωνική ίριδα
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
íris japonesa
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
japońskie iris
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Iris Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Japanese Iris
Season and care of Easter cactus and Japanese Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Japanese Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Iris season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Japanese Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Japanese Iris Physical Information
Easter cactus and Japanese Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Japanese Iris are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Japanese Iris flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
- Japanese Iris leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Easter cactus and Japanese Iris
Care of Easter cactus and Japanese Iris 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 Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinching, 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 Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.