Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
water on alternate days
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 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
-
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANGELONIA angustifolia 'Car Purr09'
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
CaritaPurple 09 Angelonia, Narrowleaf Angelon, Summer Snapdragon
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Summer Snapdragon
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Summer Snapdragon
Osterkaktus
In French
Summer Snapdragon
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Summer Snapdragon
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Summer Snapdragon
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Summer Snapdragon
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Summer Snapdragon
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Summer Snapdragon
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus
Season and care of Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Summer Snapdragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Summer Snapdragon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus Physical Information
Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Summer Snapdragon height is 40.60 cm and width 35.50 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus are as follows:
Summer Snapdragon flower color: Purple
Summer Snapdragon leaf color: Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus
Care of Summer Snapdragon and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Summer Snapdragon pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Summer Snapdragon 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.