Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
-
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet, Ivory
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Borders
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERIA merrillii
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Eria, Orchid
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Eria
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Eria
Osterkaktus
In French
Eria
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Eria
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
eria
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
eria
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Eria
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Pinalia
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Podochileae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Eria and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Eria and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Eria and Easter cactus. Eria doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Eria does not have fragrant flowers. Eria has allergic reactions like and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like . 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 Eria and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eria and Easter cactus
Season and care of Eria and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Eria and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eria is and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eria is and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Eria and Easter cactus Physical Information
Eria and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Eria height is 25.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eria and Easter cactus are as follows:
Eria flower color: White, Light Yellow, Violet and Ivory
Eria leaf color: Green and Light Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Eria and Easter cactus
Care of Eria and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eria 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.