Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Madagascar
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Red, Pink, Peach
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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 water excessively, Needs less watering, Needs small amount of water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
aster yellow, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Diabetes, Hodgkin's lymphoma., Leukemia, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowering Tips, Leaves, stalk
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CATHARANTHUS roseus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Cooler Apricot Vinca, Madagascar Periwinkle, Vinca
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Vinca
In German
Osterkaktus
Rosafarbene Catharanthe
In French
cactus de Pâques
Pervenche de Madagascar
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Catharanthus roseus
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Catharanthus roseus
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Catharanthus roseus
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Katarantus różowy
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Catharanthus roseus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Gentianales
Family
Cactaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Vicieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle
Season and care of Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Madagascar Periwinkle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Madagascar Periwinkle is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle Physical Information
Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Madagascar Periwinkle height is 25.40 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Madagascar Periwinkle flower color: Red, Pink and Peach
- Madagascar Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle
Care of Easter cactus and Madagascar Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Madagascar Periwinkle 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 Madagascar Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.