Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Not Available
Ornamental Tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Slopes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Planting
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, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
BETULA papyrifera
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Paper Birch
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Paper birch
In German
Orchid cactus
Papierbirke
In French
Cactus Orchid
Le bouleau à papier
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
abedul de papel
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
σημύδα χαρτί
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
vidoeiro de papel
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
brzoza papieru
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Paper betula
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Cactaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Paper Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paper Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
- Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch
Care of Orchid Cactus and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.