Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
India
South America, Brazil
Types
Pednem Keri, Kasarpal, Parashte
Cactus
Habitat
Foot Hills, Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Dark Pink
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Copper
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs more water during establishment
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
Leafminers, Red blotch, Root mealy bugs
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
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Good for skin and hair, Hair Conditioner, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes Healthy Hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitumor, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Dysentry, Indigestion
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used for its medicinal properties, Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Garcinia indica
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Kokum
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Kokum
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Kokum
Osterkaktus
In French
Kokum
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Kokum
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Kokum
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Kokum
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Kokum
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Kokum
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Zamiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Garcinieae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Clusioideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Kokum and Easter cactus
Season and care of Kokum and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Kokum and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kokum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kokum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kokum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Kokum and Easter cactus Physical Information
Kokum and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Kokum height is 500.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Kokum and Easter cactus are as follows:
Kokum flower color: Dark Pink
Kokum leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Copper
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Kokum and Easter cactus
Care of Kokum and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kokum 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 Kokum 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.