Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Vegetable
Origin
South America, Brazil
Asia
Types
Cactus
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Brown, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
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Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Ample Water
Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
breathing problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
DIOSCOREA alata
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Purple Sweet Potato, Purple Yam, Ubi, Uhi, Water Yam, White Yam, Winged Yam
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Hydrangea
In German
Osterkaktus
Hortensie
In French
cactus de Pâques
Hortensia
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Hortensia
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Hortensja
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Dioscoreaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Easter cactus and Ubi
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Ubi? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Ubi. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Ubi doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Ubi has allergic reactions like breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Easter cactus and Ubi and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Ubi
Season and care of Easter cactus and Ubi is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Ubi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Ubi season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Ubi is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Ubi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Ubi Physical Information
Easter cactus and Ubi physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ubi height is 6.56 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Ubi are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Ubi flower color: Brown and Sandy Brown
- Ubi leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Ubi
Care of Easter cactus and Ubi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ubi 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 Ubi needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.