Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant, Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Aphelandra squarrosa
Cactus
Habitat
Tropical regions
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-12
Sunset Zone
H2
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
-
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
-
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
White, Dark Green, Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, 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
Regular watering required
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Ample Water
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Increases moisture in air, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA zebrina
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Zebra Plant
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
Zebra Plant
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Zebra Plant
Osterkaktus
In French
Zebra usine
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
Zebra Plant
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
Zebra Εργοστάσιο
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Planta da zebra
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Zebra roślin
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
ferus Planta
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Marantaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Properties of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus? We provide you with everything About Zebra Plant and Easter cactus. Zebra Plant doesn't have thorns and Easter cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Zebra Plant does not have fragrant flowers. Zebra Plant has allergic reactions like Toxic and Easter cactus has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Zebra Plant and Easter cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus
Season and care of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Zebra Plant and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zebra Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zebra Plant is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zebra Plant is and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Zebra Plant and Easter cactus Physical Information
Zebra Plant and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Zebra Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus are as follows:
Care of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus
Care of Zebra Plant and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zebra Plant 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 Zebra Plant needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.