Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Matilija Poppy
In German
Osterkaktus
Matilija Poppy
In French
cactus de Pâques
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Papaverales
Family
Cactaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy
Care of Easter cactus and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
