Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe
Types
Cactus
Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Fields, Vegetable Gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms
Allergy
breathing problems
angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Turnip
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
शलजम
In German
Osterkaktus
Rübe
In French
cactus de Pâques
Navet
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Nabo
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Γογγύλι
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Nabo
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Rzepa
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
rapa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Turnip
Season and care of Easter cactus and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Turnip season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Turnip Physical Information
Easter cactus and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Turnip are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
- Turnip leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Turnip
Care of Easter cactus and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Turnip 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 Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.