Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Prairies, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew, Leafminers, Nematodes, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Septoria leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
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, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
PHLOX paniculata
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Garden Phlox, Tall Phlox
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Fall Phlox
In German
Orchid cactus
fall phlox
In French
Cactus Orchid
Fall Phlox
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Fall Phlox
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Fall Phlox
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Fall Phlox
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Fall Phlox
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Phlox cadent
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fall Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Fall Phlox is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Fall Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Fall Phlox height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Fall Phlox flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Fall Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox
Care of Orchid Cactus and Fall Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fall Phlox 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 Fall Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.