Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Southern Africa, Madagascar, Asia
Types
Not Available
Crassula
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Medium, Never Over-water, 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 pH
Neutral
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Put diluted fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
CRASSULA
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Jade Plant, Lucky Plant, Money Tree
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
जेड पौधा
In German
Orchid cactus
Geldbaum
In French
Cactus Orchid
Crassula ovata
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Crassula ovata
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
crassula ovata
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
crassula ovata
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Crassula ovata
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Crassula ovata
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Crassula
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crassuloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crassula Ovata season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Crassula Ovata is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Crassula Ovata is Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Crassula Ovata height is 2.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Crassula Ovata flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Crassula Ovata leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata
Care of Orchid Cactus and Crassula Ovata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crassula Ovata pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crassula Ovata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.