Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America
South America, Brazil
Types
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Cactus
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 10
12-1
Sunset Zone
8,9,12,24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Pink
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHEVERIA
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Echeveria
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Echeveria
Osterkaktus
In French
Echeveria
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Echeveria
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Echeveria
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Echeveria
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Echeveria
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Aeonium
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Crassulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Sedeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Echeveria and Easter cactus
Season and care of Echeveria and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Echeveria and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echeveria season is All year and Easter cactus season is All year. The type of soil for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Echeveria and Easter cactus Physical Information
Echeveria and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Echeveria and Easter cactus are as follows:
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Echeveria and Easter cactus
Care of Echeveria and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.