Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Shrub
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Brasilensis, Easter Parade, Formosa, Rosenka (Orange), James Walker, Jubilee Showlady, Barbara Karst, Elizabeth Angus
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Rainforest, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Gold, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Tubular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Root rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
BOUGAINVILLEA 'Helen Johnson'
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Bougainvillea
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Bougainvillea
In German
Orchid cactus
Bougainvillea
In French
Cactus Orchid
Bougainvilliers
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Bougainvillea
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Bougainvillea
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Bougainvillea
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Bugenwilli
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Bougainvillea
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Nyctaginaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Bougainvillea
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bougainvillea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bougainvillea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Bougainvillea is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Bougainvillea height is 76.20 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bougainvillea flower color: Gold and Magenta
- Bougainvillea leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea
Care of Orchid Cactus and Bougainvillea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bougainvillea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in the late winter or spring, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to control growth 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 Bougainvillea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.