Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Artemisia annua
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Artemisia
In German
Orchid cactus
Artemisia
In French
Cactus Orchid
Artemisia
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Artemisia
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Αρτεμίσια
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Artemisia
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Artemisia
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Artemisia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Cactaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Disocactus
Artemisia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia
Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Artemisia. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Artemisia doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Artemisia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Orchid Cactus and Artemisia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Artemisia Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia
Care of Orchid Cactus and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
