Easter cactus

Pink Pineapple

About Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple

Easter cactus

Pink Pineapple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tender Perennial

Origin

South America, Brazil

Types

Cactus

Number of Varieties

301

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-1210-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm50.80 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson

Purple, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Gold, Magenta, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Divison

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

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, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Scale

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites

Allergy

breathing problems

Dermititis, Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

ANANAS nanus

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस

Pink Pineapple

In German

Osterkaktus

Pink Pineapple

In French

cactus de Pâques

Pink Pineapple

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua

Pink Pineapple

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος

Pink Pineapple

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa

Ananás-de-raposa

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus

Pink Pineapple

In Latin

Pascha Cactus

Pink Pineapple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Poales

Family

Cactaceae

Bromeliaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Ananas

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Bromelioideae

Number of Species

251

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Properties of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Pink Pineapple doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple

Season and care of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Pink Pineapple season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral.

Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple Physical Information

Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple

Care of Easter cactus and Pink Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.