Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Cactus
Salix caprea pendula
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Blight, Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Borers, Caterpillar, Lacebugs
Allergy
breathing problems
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
SALIX caprea 'Kilmarnock'
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Pussy Willow, Weeping Pussy Willow
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
Weeping Pussy Willow
In German
Osterkaktus
Weinend Salweide
In French
cactus de Pâques
Weeping Willow Pussy
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Llorando sauce de gatito
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
Κλάμα Μουνί Willow
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Chorando Borrazeira
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
Płacząca Pussy Willow
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Pussy flentes salices
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Salicales
Family
Cactaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow
Season and care of Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Weeping Pussy Willow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Weeping Pussy Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Weeping Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow Physical Information
Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Weeping Pussy Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Weeping Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
- Weeping Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow
Care of Easter cactus and Weeping Pussy Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Weeping Pussy Willow 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 Weeping Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.