Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Types
Arbutus unedo
Cactus
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Osterkaktus
In French
arbousier
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
medronheiro
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
arbutus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus
Care of Strawberry Tree and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.