Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
fencerows, open Woodlands, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Grafting, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Needs a lot of water initially, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
PYRUS calleryana 'Bradford'
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Bradford Pear, Callery Pear
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
ब्रैडफोर्ड नाशपाती के पेड़
In German
Orchid cactus
Bradford Birnbaum
In French
Cactus Orchid
Bradford poirier
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
peral de Bradford
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
αχλαδιά Μπράντφορντ
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
pereira Bradford
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Bradford grusza
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Bradford piri
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bradford Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Bradford Pear is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Bradford Pear is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Bradford Pear height is 1,524.00 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Bradford Pear flower color: White
- Bradford Pear leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear
Care of Orchid Cactus and Bradford Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bradford Pear pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove hanging branches. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bradford Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.