Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mexico
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Broad
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Colchicum autumnale
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
In German
Orchid cactus
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Cactus Orchid
colchique d'automne
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
cólquico
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
aftomn gema
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
aftomn żółtka
In Latin
Orchid cactus
aftomn vitellus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Liliales
Family
Cactaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Colchicum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Colchiceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus
Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Autumn Crocus doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Autumn Crocus 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 Autumn Crocus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Autumn Crocus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Autumn Crocus is Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
- Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus
Care of Orchid Cactus and Autumn Crocus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
