Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Garden Peony
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Orchid cactus
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Garden Peony
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Orchid Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus
Care of Garden Peony and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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.