Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cactus
Oenothera macrocarpa, Oenothera missouriensis
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Tan
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, 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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Missouri primrose
In German
Osterkaktus
Missouri Primel
In French
cactus de Pâques
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
prímula Missouri
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Missouri Primrose season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose
Care of Easter cactus and Missouri Primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.