Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico
Types
Ash leaves maple, Acer negundo califormicum tehachapi, Acer negundo Flamingo
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests, Shores of rivers or lakes, Terrestrial
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green, Dark Red
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Antiemetic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Edible syrup, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood log is used in making fences
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER negundo
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Ash-Leaved Maple, Boxelder
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Boxelder tree
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Boxelder Baum
Orchid cactus
In French
arbre boxelder
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
árbol boxelder
cactus orquídea
In Greek
κουφοξυλιά δέντρο
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
árvore Boxelder
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Boxelder drzewo
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Boxelder ligno
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aceraceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Boxelder and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Boxelder and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Boxelder and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Boxelder season is Spring and Fall and Orchid Cactus season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Boxelder is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Boxelder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Boxelder and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Boxelder and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Boxelder height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,524.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Boxelder and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Boxelder flower color: Red, Yellow green and Dark Red
Boxelder leaf color: Green and Light Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Boxelder and Orchid Cactus
Care of Boxelder and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Boxelder pruning is done Prune every year, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Boxelder 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.