Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit
Origin
South America, Brazil
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Types
Cactus
congesta, paucinervia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Allergy
breathing problems
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Carissa carandas
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Black Currant
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
करोंदा, कालि मैना
In German
Osterkaktus
Carandas
In French
cactus de Pâques
karondas
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
karondas
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
karondas
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
karondas
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
karondas
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
karondas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Karonda
Season and care of Easter cactus and Karonda is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Karonda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Karonda season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Karonda is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Karonda Physical Information
Easter cactus and Karonda physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Karonda are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
- Karonda leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Karonda
Care of Easter cactus and Karonda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.