Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Cactus
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Hot Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Prune regularly, 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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Pelargonium
In German
Osterkaktus
Pelargonium
In French
cactus de Pâques
Pelargonium
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Pelargonium
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
pelargônio
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Pelargonium
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Pelargonium
Season and care of Easter cactus and Pelargonium is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Pelargonium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Pelargonium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Pelargonium is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Pelargonium Physical Information
Easter cactus and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Pelargonium are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
- Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Pelargonium
Care of Easter cactus and Pelargonium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.