Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Canary Islands
Types
Cactus
Lotus berthelotii
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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
Divison
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 Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Parrot's Beak
In German
Osterkaktus
Papageienschnabel
In French
cactus de Pâques
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Pico de loro
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Dziób papugi
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Loteae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Parrot's Beak season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak
Care of Easter cactus and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.