Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Pink
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Not Available, Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Succulent
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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 Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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, Showy Tree
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Gymnocalycium
Osterkaktus
In French
Gymnocalycium
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus. Gymnocalycium doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Gymnocalycium does not have fragrant flowers. Gymnocalycium has allergic reactions like Unknown and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Unknown. 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 Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Easter cactus season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus
Care of Gymnocalycium and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Gymnocalycium 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.