Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
ACER nigrum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Black Maple
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Black Maple Tree
In German
Orchid cactus
Schwarz Ahorn
In French
Cactus Orchid
Noir Érable
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Negro del árbol de arce
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Μαύρο Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Árvore de bordo preto
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Czarny klon
In Latin
Orchid cactus
White Acer ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Areceae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Black Maple
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Black Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Black Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Black Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Black Maple Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Black Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Black Maple are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Black Maple
Care of Orchid Cactus and Black Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Maple 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 Black Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.