Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Mexico
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Orchid cactus
Fullers Karde
In French
Cactus Orchid
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Dipsacales
Family
Cactaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Disocactus
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Orchid Cactus and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.