Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
pinkroot
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Spigelia
Osterkaktus
In French
Spigelia
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Spigelia
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Spigelia
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Spigelia
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Spigelia
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Spigelia
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Loganiceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Easter cactus
Season and care of Pinkroot and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Pinkroot and Easter cactus Physical Information
Pinkroot and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Easter cactus are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Pinkroot and Easter cactus
Care of Pinkroot and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.