Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Canary Islands
South America, Brazil
Types
Lotus berthelotii
Cactus
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
-
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Papageienschnabel
Osterkaktus
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Pico de loro
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Loteae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus
Care of Parrot's Beak and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak 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.