Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Herbs
Origin
South America, Brazil
China, Japan, Korea
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, 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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
PETASITES japonicus 'Variegatus'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur, Variegated Butterbur
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
variegated butterbur
In German
Osterkaktus
bunte Pestwurz
In French
cactus de Pâques
pétasite panachée
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
butterbur abigarrado
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
διαφοροποιημένα butterbur
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
butterbur variegada
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
barwny Lepiężnik
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
varius butterbur
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Senecioneae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur
Season and care of Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Variegated Butterbur season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Variegated Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Variegated Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur Physical Information
Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Variegated Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Variegated Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Variegated Butterbur leaf color: Green, Light Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Care of Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur
Care of Easter cactus and Variegated Butterbur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Variegated Butterbur pruning is done Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Variegated Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.