Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 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
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Early Summer, 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
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
मकई पोस्ता
In German
Orchid cactus
Klatschmohn
In French
Cactus Orchid
Coquelicot
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
amapola de maíz
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Corn Poppy
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Corn Poppy
In Latin
Orchid cactus
corn Poppy
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Cactaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Papaver
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Papavereae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy
Care of Orchid Cactus and Corn Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.