Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
South America, Brazil
Types
it is a type of birch
Cactus
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over 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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Yellow Birch
Osterkaktus
In French
bouleau jaune
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Birch flavum
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Betulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Easter cactus
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Easter cactus Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Easter cactus are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Easter cactus
Care of Yellow Birch and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Yellow Birch 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.