Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America, Brazil
Types
Maclura pomifera
Cactus
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is 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
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Osage Orange
Osterkaktus
In French
Osage orange
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Osage naranja
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Rhipsalideae
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Easter cactus
Season and care of Osage Orange and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Osage Orange and Easter cactus Physical Information
Osage Orange and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Easter cactus are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Osage Orange and Easter cactus
Care of Osage Orange and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.