Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus, Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Cactus
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
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
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
breathing problems
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Osterkaktus
Tiger Tree
In French
cactus de Pâques
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
tigris lignum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Easter cactus and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Easter cactus and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Easter cactus and Tiger Tree
Care of Easter cactus and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.