Orchid Cactus

Mexican primrose

About Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose

Orchid Cactus

Mexican primrose

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

1.2 Type

Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants

Perennial

1.3 Origin

Mexico

Texas

1.4 Types

Not Available

Not available

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

200NA

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Tropical rainforest

Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

9-118-10

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

11-1

10-6

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Weeping

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

15.20 cm15.20 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

NA25.40 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red

White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Tan

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Not Available

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Not Available

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Not Available

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Long linear and narrow

Alternate

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

✔ ✘

5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

5.4 Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

5.5 Showy Bark

✔ ✘

5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Not Available

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

✔ ✘

5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Hummingbirds

Bugs, Butterflies, Insects

5.12 Allergy

no allergic reactions

Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem

6.2.3 Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

DISOCACTUS ackermannii

OENOTHERA mexicana

7.2 Common Name

Orchid Cactus

pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.

7.2.1 In Hindi

आर्किड कैक्टस

Mexican primrose

7.2.2 In German

Orchid cactus

Rosa Nachtkerze

7.2.3 In French

Cactus Orchid

Mexican primrose

7.2.4 In Spanish

cactus orquídea

Primrose mexicana

7.2.5 In Greek

ορχιδέα κάκτος

Μεξικού Primrose

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Orchid cactus

Mexican Primrose

7.2.7 In Polish

Orchid kaktus

Mexican Primrose

7.2.8 In Latin

Orchid cactus

Mexicanus Primrose

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Embryophyta

Tracheophyta

8.3 Class

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

8.5 Family

Cactaceae

Onagraceae

8.6 Genus

Disocactus

Oenothera

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Hylocereeae

Onagreae

8.9 Subfamily

Cactoideae

Onagroideae

8.10 Number of Species

NA145

1 27800

Properties of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose

Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Mexican primrose doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose

Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.

Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose Physical Information

Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose are as follows:

Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green

Care of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose

Care of Orchid Cactus and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.