Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
meadows, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-15
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Average
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, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Nematodes, White peach scale
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Buds, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Syzygium aromaticum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Clove
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
लौंग
In German
Orchid cactus
Nelke
In French
Cactus Orchid
Clou de girofle
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Clavo
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
dente de alho
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Ząbek
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Castanea
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Cactaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Syzygium
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Syzygieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Clove
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Clove is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Clove Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Clove is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Clove Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Clove physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Clove are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
- Clove leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Clove
Care of Orchid Cactus and Clove include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Clove 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 Clove needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.