Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Diothonea, Auliza
Cactus
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Humidity
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Epidendrum
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Epidendrum
Osterkaktus
In French
Epidendrum
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Epidendrum
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Epidendrum
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Epidendrum
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Epidendrum
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Epidendrum
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Coilostylis
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Epidendrum and Easter cactus
Season and care of Epidendrum and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Epidendrum and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Epidendrum is and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Epidendrum and Easter cactus Physical Information
Epidendrum and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Epidendrum and Easter cactus are as follows:
Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Epidendrum and Easter cactus
Care of Epidendrum and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and 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 Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.