Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, 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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Orchid cactus
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Cactus Orchid
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Rocket Dame
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Cactaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Hesperis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket
Care of Orchid Cactus and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket 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 Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.