Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Chinese Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Farms, Fields, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphate, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Bacterial soft rot, Blackleg, Damping off, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Flea beetle, Flea Beetles, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Red blotch, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Flies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Low calories, Nutrients, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, 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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
BRASSICA rapa( Pekinensis Group)
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Celery Cabbage, Napa Cabbage
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
अजवाइन गोभी
In German
Orchid cactus
Sellerie Kohl
In French
Cactus Orchid
céleri chou
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
apio col
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
σέλινο Λάχανο
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
aipo couve
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
seler Kapusta
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Brassica apium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Brassiceae
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Celery Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Celery Cabbage is Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Celery Cabbage height is 22.90 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Celery Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Celery Cabbage leaf color: Light Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage
Care of Orchid Cactus and Celery Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Celery Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.