Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Cactus
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Indigo, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Greyish Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Rosette
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
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
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
root cutting, 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
Medium
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
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
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
breathing problems
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PULSATILLA vulgaris
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Pasque Flower
In German
Osterkaktus
Kuhschellen
In French
cactus de Pâques
Pasque Flower
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Pasque Flower
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Pasque Flower
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Pasque Flower
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Sasanka
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Pasque Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Pasque Flower
Season and care of Easter cactus and Pasque Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Pasque Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Pasque Flower season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Pasque Flower Physical Information
Easter cactus and Pasque Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Pasque Flower are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
- Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Care of Easter cactus and Pasque Flower
Care of Easter cactus and Pasque Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pasque Flower 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 Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.