Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
Allamanda voilacea
Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee
Allamanda x Alba (Blanca)
Allamanda Cream
Allamanda Chocolate
Allamanda Indonesia Sunset
Allamanda hendersonii
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green, Pink
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Golden Trumpet Vine
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Allamanda
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Allamanda
Orchid cactus
In French
Allamanda
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Allamanda
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Allamanda
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Allamanda
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Allamanda
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Allamanda
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apocynaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Allamanda
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Apocyneae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Rauvolfioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Allamanda and Orchid Cactus. Allamanda doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Allamanda does not have fragrant flowers. Allamanda has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Eye irritation, Skin irritation and Skin rash. 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 Allamanda and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Allamanda and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Allamanda season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Allamanda is Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Allamanda and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Allamanda and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus
Care of Allamanda and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.