Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
Mexico, Central America
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
6.78 cm
10.50 cm
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Hydrangea
In German
Orchid cactus
Hortensie
In French
Cactus Orchid
Hortensia
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Hortensia
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Hortensja
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Hibiscus
Family
Cactaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Properties of Orchid Cactus and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Chaco. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like and Chaco has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Orchid Cactus and Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Chaco
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Chaco Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Chaco are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Chaco
Care of Orchid Cactus and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.