Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Mexico
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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 summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Chrysanths
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Chrysanthemen
Orchid cactus
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Crisantemos
cactus orquídea
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Disocactus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives 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 Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Orchid Cactus season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus
Care of Chrysanthemum and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chrysanthemum 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.