Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
-
South America, Brazil
Types
Flavorosa, Amigo, Eagle Egg
Cactus
Habitat
Wet lands
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green, Orange Red, Red, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Succulent
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Semi-Double
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Immunity
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Spring Satin'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Plumcot, Spring Satin Plumcot
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Plumcot
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Plumcot
Osterkaktus
In French
plumcot
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
plumcot
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Plumcot
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
plumcot
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Plumcot
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Plumcot
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Plumcot and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Plumcot and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Plumcot and Easter cactus. Plumcot doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Plumcot does not have fragrant flowers. Plumcot has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Rash and Swelling. 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 Plumcot and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plumcot and Easter cactus
Season and care of Plumcot and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Plumcot and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plumcot season is Winter and Easter cactus season is Winter. The type of soil for Plumcot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plumcot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Plumcot and Easter cactus Physical Information
Plumcot and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Plumcot height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Plumcot and Easter cactus are as follows:
Care of Plumcot and Easter cactus
Care of Plumcot and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plumcot 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 Plumcot 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.