Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Carnegiea gigantea
Cactus
Habitat
Desert
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
11-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Green
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs small amount of water
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Bees, Birds, pollinators
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used As Food, 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, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Carnegiea gigantea
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Saguaro
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Saguaro
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Saguaro
Osterkaktus
In French
Saguaro
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Saguaro
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Saguaro
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Saguaro
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Saguaro
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Saguaro
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Properties of Saguaro and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Saguaro and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Saguaro and Easter cactus. Saguaro has thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Saguaro does not have fragrant flowers. Saguaro has allergic reactions like and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like . 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 Saguaro and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Saguaro and Easter cactus
Season and care of Saguaro and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Saguaro and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saguaro season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Saguaro is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saguaro is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Saguaro and Easter cactus Physical Information
Saguaro and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Saguaro height is 910.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Saguaro and Easter cactus are as follows:
Care of Saguaro and Easter cactus
Care of Saguaro and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saguaro 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 Saguaro 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.