Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Houseplant
Origin
South America, Brazil
Australia
Types
Cactus
Anigozanthos
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Linear
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
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
-
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
ANIGOZANTHOS
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Kangaroo Paws
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Kangaroo Paws
In German
Osterkaktus
Kangaroo Paws
In French
cactus de Pâques
Kangaroo Paws
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Kangaroo Paws
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Kangaroo Paws
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Kangaroo Paws
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Kangaroo Paws
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Kangaroo Paws
Order
Caryophyllales
Commelinales
Family
Cactaceae
Haemodoraceae
Genus
Hatiora
Anigozanthos
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Conostyloideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws
Season and care of Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Kangaroo Paws season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws Physical Information
Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kangaroo Paws height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
- Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws
Care of Easter cactus and Kangaroo Paws include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.