Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Turkey
Types
Cactus
Carillon, Temple Bells
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
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 watering in the growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
cut main flower spike
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
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
breathing problems
Blurred vision, Confusion, Depression, Diarrhea, Disorientation, drowsiness, Fainting, Halos around objects, Headache, Irregular or slow heartbeat, Lethargy, Loss of appetite, Low blood pressure, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Vomiting, weakness
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
DIGITALIS grandiflora
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Large Yellow Foxglove, Yellow Foxglove
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
पीला Foxglove
In German
Osterkaktus
Gelber Fingerhut
In French
cactus de Pâques
Digitale Jaune
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Foxglove amarillo
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
κίτρινο Foxglove
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
Foxglove amarelo
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
żółty naparstnica
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Yellow Foxglove
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cactaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove
Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Yellow Foxglove doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Yellow Foxglove 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 Yellow Foxglove and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove
Season and care of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Yellow Foxglove season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Foxglove is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Yellow Foxglove is Neutral.
Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove Physical Information
Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Foxglove height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Yellow Foxglove flower color: Light Yellow and Brown
- Yellow Foxglove leaf color: Green
Care of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove
Care of Easter cactus and Yellow Foxglove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Yellow Foxglove pruning is done cut main flower spike. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Foxglove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.