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About European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus

European Crab Apple
Orchid Cactus
About Orchid Cactus and European Crab Apple


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants   
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America   
Mexico   
Types
Not Available   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
Not Available   
200   
27
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   
Tropical rainforest   
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
9-11   
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
11-1   
Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Not Available   
Weeping   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
25.00 cm   
99+
15.20 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
20.00 cm   
99+
Not Available   
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White   
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Yellow   
Purple, Red   
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   
Not Available   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Long linear and narrow   
Thorns
Yes   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loamy   
Loam, Sand   
The pH of Soil
Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium   
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Loamy   
Loam, Sand   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs   
Red blotch   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Yes   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   
Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
No   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Not Available   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Not Available   
Hummingbirds   
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   
no allergic reactions   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Food for birds   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   
Not Available   
Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Whole plant   
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food   
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   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris   
DISOCACTUS ackermannii   
Common Name
European crab apple   
Orchid Cactus   
In Hindi
european crab apple   
आर्किड कैक्टस   
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   
Orchid cactus   
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   
Cactus Orchid   
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   
cactus orquídea   
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   
ορχιδέα κάκτος   
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris   
Orchid cactus   
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika   
Orchid kaktus   
In Latin
european crab apple   
Orchid cactus   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Embryophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Rosales   
Caryophyllales   
Family
Rosaceae   
Cactaceae   
Genus
Malus   
Disocactus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots   
Tribe
Not Available   
Hylocereeae   
Subfamily
Not Available   
Cactoideae   
Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   
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Properties of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus. European Crab Apple has thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also European Crab Apple does not have fragrant flowers. European Crab Apple has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Digestive Problems and Respiratory problems. 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 European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus

Season and care of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Orchid Cactus season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.

European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus Physical Information

European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus are as follows:

Care of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus

Care of European Crab Apple and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer European Crab Apple 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.

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