Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Dark Salmon, Sienna
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
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune up lowest branches, 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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
CAESALPINIA echinata
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Brazilwood Tree
In German
Orchid cactus
Brasil Baum
In French
Cactus Orchid
Brazilwood Arbre
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Árbol de palo de brasil
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
brazilwood Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Árvore de pau-brasil
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
brazylijskich Drzewo
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Brazilwood ligno
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Caesalpinieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood
Care of Orchid Cactus and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, 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 Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.