Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Spoon flower, Common sotol
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
डेजर्ट चम्मच
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Esslöffel
Orchid cactus
In French
Desert cuillère
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Desierto cuchara
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Desert κουτάλι
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
colher Desert
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Desert łyżka
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
cochleari deserto
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Agavaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Dasylirion
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus
Care of Desert Spoon and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Spoon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Desert Spoon 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.