Life Span
Perennial
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Cactus
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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 in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Allergy
breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
स्वीट विलियम
In German
Osterkaktus
Bartn
In French
cactus de Pâques
sweet william
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
william doce
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
słodki William
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
amaranthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Sweet William
Season and care of Easter cactus and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Sweet William season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Sweet William Physical Information
Easter cactus and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Sweet William are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Easter cactus and Sweet William
Care of Easter cactus and Sweet William include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.