Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, South America, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Peanut cactus
Cactus
Habitat
Desert, Sandy areas, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Rose
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
-
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, fertilize in summer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin cuts
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Heals minor burns, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ECHINOPSIS
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Sea urchin cactus
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
हाथी कैक्टस
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Igel Kaktus
Osterkaktus
In French
hérisson cactus
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
cactus de erizo
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
jeż kaktus
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
cactus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Echinopsis and Easter cactus
Season and care of Echinopsis and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Echinopsis and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Echinopsis season is and Easter cactus season is . The type of soil for Echinopsis is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Echinopsis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Echinopsis and Easter cactus Physical Information
Echinopsis and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis and Easter cactus are as follows:
Echinopsis flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and Rose
Echinopsis leaf color:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Echinopsis and Easter cactus
Care of Echinopsis and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Echinopsis 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 Echinopsis needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.