Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Not Available
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
11-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Prostrate/Trailing
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available, Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little 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 pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single, Semi-Double
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Soothing and relieving pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Schlumbergera truncata
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Schlumbergera
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Schlumbergera
Osterkaktus
In French
Schlumbergera
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Schlumbergera
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Schlumbergera
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Schlumbergera
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Schlumbergera
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Schlumbergera
Hatiora
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Schlumbergera and Easter cactus. Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Schlumbergera does not have fragrant flowers. Schlumbergera has allergic reactions like Not Available and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Schlumbergera and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus
Season and care of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Schlumbergera and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Schlumbergera season is Not Available and Easter cactus season is Not Available. The type of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Schlumbergera is Not Available and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Schlumbergera and Easter cactus Physical Information
Schlumbergera and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus are as follows:
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Care of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus
Care of Schlumbergera and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Schlumbergera 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 Schlumbergera 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.