Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico
Types
Cactus
lucky clover is a type of clover
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow green, Magenta, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green, Chocolate
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, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Water every two or three days during warmer months
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Prevent weeds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Traditionally considered as lucky plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
OXALIS tetraphylla
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Four-leaved Pink Sorrel, Goodluck Plant, Lucky Clover, Mexican Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Lucky Clover
In German
Osterkaktus
Glücksklee
In French
cactus de Pâques
trèfle porte-bonheur
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
trébol de la suerte
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
τυχερό τριφύλλι
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
trevo da sorte
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
lucky koniczyny
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
felix Trifolium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Lucky Clover. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Lucky Clover doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover
Season and care of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Lucky Clover Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Lucky Clover season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Lucky Clover is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Lucky Clover is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Lucky Clover Physical Information
Easter cactus and Lucky Clover physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lucky Clover height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Lucky Clover flower color: Yellow green, Magenta and Fuchsia
- Lucky Clover leaf color: Green, Light Green and Chocolate
Care of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover
Care of Easter cactus and Lucky Clover include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lucky Clover 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 Lucky Clover needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.