Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
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Types
Cactus
Elegance , Maiden
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-12
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Succulent
Saw-tooth like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Tip 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 over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
extracted oil
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
regal geranium
In German
Osterkaktus
Regal Geranie
In French
cactus de Pâques
geranium royale
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
geranio regia
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
regal geranium
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
gerânio régio
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
regal geranium
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
regal geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Geraniales
Family
Cactaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Easter cactus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Easter cactus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Regal Geranium
Care of Easter cactus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.