Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Fields, open Woodlands, Wood Margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lance-shaped to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
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
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PENSTEMON digitalis 'Husker Red'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Husker Red Penstemon, Talus Slope Penstemon
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Talus Slope Penstemon
In German
Osterkaktus
Gehängeschutt Penstemon
In French
cactus de Pâques
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Astrágalo pendiente Penstemon
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Αστράγαλος Κλίση Penstemon
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Talus Penstemon Slope
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Talus Slope Penstemon
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Talus Clivo Persicaria
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon
Season and care of Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Talus Slope Penstemon season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Talus Slope Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon Physical Information
Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Talus Slope Penstemon height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Talus Slope Penstemon flower color: White and Light Pink
- Talus Slope Penstemon leaf color: Dark Red
Care of Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon
Care of Easter cactus and Talus Slope Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Talus Slope Penstemon 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 Talus Slope Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.