Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Cactus
Oriental White
Pink Oriental
Light Pink Oriental
Red Oriental
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
gardens, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
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
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Fever, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Use in Chinese herbology, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
LILIUM 'Acapulco'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Acapulco Oriental Lily, Oriental Lily
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
ओरिएंटल लिली
In German
Osterkaktus
Orientalische Lilie
In French
cactus de Pâques
Lily Oriental
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
lirio oriental
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Oriental Lily
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Lily Oriental
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Oriental Lily
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Oriental Lily
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Lilieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Lilioideae
Properties of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Oriental Lily. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Oriental Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily
Season and care of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Oriental Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Oriental Lily season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Oriental Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Oriental Lily is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Oriental Lily Physical Information
Easter cactus and Oriental Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Oriental Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Oriental Lily flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Oriental Lily leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily
Care of Easter cactus and Oriental Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Oriental Lily 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 Oriental Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.