Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, Northern America, South America
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Habitat
Desert
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
-9999
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Magenta, Red, White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Globe shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red spider mite, Rodent, Root rot, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thripes, Viruses, Worms
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hangover
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
Cactaceae
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Cactus
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Naagaphanee
Abelia
In Spanish
El Cactus
Abelia
In Portuguese
cacto
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Not Available
Abelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Caprifolioideae
Properties of Cactus and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Cactus and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Cactus and Abelia. Cactus has thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Cactus and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cactus and Abelia
Season and care of Cactus and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Cactus and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cactus season is Summer and Abelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Cactus is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cactus is Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cactus and Abelia Physical Information
Cactus and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Cactus height is 27.55 cm and width 3.44 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Cactus and Abelia are as follows:
Cactus flower color: Magenta, Red, White and Yellow
Cactus leaf color: Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cactus and Abelia
Care of Cactus and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cactus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead leaves and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.