Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
United States, Canada
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in summer, 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, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
breathing problems
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
POKEBERRY
In German
Osterkaktus
Kermesbeere
In French
cactus de Pâques
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Pokeberry
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
alkiermes
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
pokeberry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Pokeberry
Season and care of Easter cactus and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Pokeberry season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Pokeberry Physical Information
Easter cactus and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Pokeberry are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Pokeberry
Care of Easter cactus and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, 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 Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.