Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
meadows, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, reseeds
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Ants, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Astringent, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cleanser
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Ranunculus ficaria
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Figwort, Lesser Celandine
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Lesser Celandine
In German
Osterkaktus
Scharbockskraut
In French
cactus de Pâques
Ficaire
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
celidonia menor
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Lesser Celandine
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Lesser Celandine
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Ziarnopłon wiosenny
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Pavasara mazpurenīte
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Lesser Celandine doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Lesser Celandine has allergic reactions like breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine
Season and care of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Lesser Celandine season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lesser Celandine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Lesser Celandine is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine Physical Information
Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lesser Celandine height is 5.10 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Lesser Celandine flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
- Lesser Celandine leaf color:
Care of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine
Care of Easter cactus and Lesser Celandine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lesser Celandine 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 Lesser Celandine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.