Orchid Cactus

Citron

About Orchid Cactus and Citron

Orchid Cactus

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants

Fruit

Origin

Mexico

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Epiphyllum hybrids

etrog

Number of Varieties

2005

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical rainforest

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

11-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

H1, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Weeping

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

6.78 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DISOCACTUS ackermannii

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Orchid Cactus

Citron

In Hindi

आर्किड कैक्टस

नीबू

In German

Orchid cactus

Zitrone

In French

Cactus Orchid

Citron

In Spanish

cactus orquídea

Cidra

In Greek

ορχιδέα κάκτος

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Orchid cactus

cidra

In Polish

Orchid kaktus

Cytryna

In Latin

Orchid cactus

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Sapindales

Family

Cactaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Disocactus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Citreae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

207

1 27800

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Properties of Orchid Cactus and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Citron? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Citron. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like and Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Citron

Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Orchid Cactus and Citron Physical Information

Orchid Cactus and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Citron are as follows:

Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Orchid Cactus and Citron

Care of Orchid Cactus and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.