Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
choy sum
In German
Orchid cactus
choy sum
In French
Cactus Orchid
choy sum
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
choy sum
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
choy sum
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
choy sum
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
choy sum
In Latin
Orchid cactus
choy sum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum
Care of Orchid Cactus and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.