Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Mexico
South America
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Weeping
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Peanut
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
मूंगफली
In German
Orchid cactus
Erdnuss
In French
Cactus Orchid
Cacahuète
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Maní
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Amendoim
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Arachid
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Peanut
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Peanut
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Orchid Cactus and Peanut Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Peanut are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Orchid Cactus and Peanut
Care of Orchid Cactus and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.