Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Gold
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Orchid cactus
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Cactus Orchid
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple
Care of Orchid Cactus and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.