Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
cherry Plum
Orchid cactus
In French
Prunus
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
cherry Plum
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Cherry Plum
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus
Care of Cherry Plum and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cherry Plum 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.