Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Epiphyte
Origin
South America, Brazil
Mexico, Central America
Types
Cactus
Cattleya aurantiaca
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
10-13
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Pale Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Allergy
breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
GUARIANTHE aurantiaca
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Orange Cattleya, Orange Guarianthe Orchid
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
ऑरेंज Cattleya
In German
Osterkaktus
Orange Cattleya
In French
cactus de Pâques
orange Cattleya
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
Orange Cattleya
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
πορτοκαλί Cattleya
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
laranja Cattleya
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
pomarańczowy Cattleya
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Oncidium aureum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Cactaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Hatiora
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Epidendreae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya
Season and care of Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Orange Cattleya season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Orange Cattleya is while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Orange Cattleya is .
Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya Physical Information
Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Orange Cattleya height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Orange Cattleya flower color: Orange, Gold and Orange Red
- Orange Cattleya leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya
Care of Easter cactus and Orange Cattleya include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Orange Cattleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orange Cattleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.