Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Weeping
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, Runny nose, 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
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Orchid cactus
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Cactus Orchid
érable rayé
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
arce rayado
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
plátano listrada
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
paski klonu
In Latin
Orchid cactus
alba acernis
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Moosewood Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree
Care of Orchid Cactus and Moosewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.