Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
Birds
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Washington Hawthorn
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Washington Hawthorn
In German
Osterkaktus
Washington Hagedorn
In French
cactus de Pâques
washington aubépine
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
espino Washington
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
washington hawthorn
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
washington espinheiro
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Washington głogu
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Washington alba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn
Season and care of Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Washington Hawthorn season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn Physical Information
Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
- Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn
Care of Easter cactus and Washington Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.