Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Cactus
Sophora secundiflora
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
11-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
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
Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
breathing problems
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
SOPHORA secundiflora
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Texas Mountain Laurel
In German
Osterkaktus
Meskalbohne
In French
cactus de Pâques
Calia secundiflora
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Texas Mountain Laurel
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Texas Mountain Laurel
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel
Season and care of Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel Physical Information
Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
- Texas Mountain Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel
Care of Easter cactus and Texas Mountain Laurel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.