Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Cactus
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Sea Grape
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
सागर अंगूर
In German
Osterkaktus
Sea Grape
In French
cactus de Pâques
Sea Grape
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Sea Grape
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Sea Grape
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Sea Grape
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Sea Grape
Season and care of Easter cactus and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Sea Grape Physical Information
Easter cactus and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Sea Grape are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Easter cactus and Sea Grape
Care of Easter cactus and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.