Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mexico
Central America
Types
Not Available
Echeveria halbingeri, Echeveria elegans
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Dry areas, Rocky areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 10
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
8,9,12,24
Habit
Weeping
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Light Pink, Light Yellow, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green, Light Pink, Lime Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Sandy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Insects, Mealybugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, 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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
ECHEVERIA
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Oliverella Rose, Urbinia Rose
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Echeveria
In German
Orchid cactus
Echeveria
In French
Cactus Orchid
Echeveria
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Echeveria
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Echeveria
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Echeveria
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Echeveria
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Aeonium
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Cactaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Echeveria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Sedoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Echeveria
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Echeveria is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Echeveria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Echeveria season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Echeveria is Dry, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Echeveria is Slightly Acidic.
Orchid Cactus and Echeveria Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Echeveria physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Echeveria height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Echeveria are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Echeveria flower color: Light Pink, Light Yellow and Orange
- Echeveria leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Echeveria
Care of Orchid Cactus and Echeveria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echeveria pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echeveria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.