Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
South America, Brazil
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Cactus
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Red, Magenta, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Pale Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
-
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Hatiora gaertneri
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Whitsun cactus
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
ईस्टर कैक्टस
In German
Orchid cactus
Osterkaktus
In French
Cactus Orchid
cactus de Pâques
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
cactus de Pascua
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Πάσχα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
cacto Páscoa
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Wielkanocny kaktus
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Pascha Cactus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cactaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Easter cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Easter cactus is Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
- Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus
Care of Orchid Cactus and Easter cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.