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Phlox condensata
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About Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
1.3 Origin
Mexico
California, Northwestern United States, United States
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
200
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
About Elderberry
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1.5 Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Rich Woods
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
11-1
8-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
1.9 Habit
Weeping
Mat-forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
7.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
About Cyclamen
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
50.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Not Available
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
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate-lanceolate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
13% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
41% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
4.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires regular watering
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
25% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
16% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
53% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
11% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
15% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
13% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
46% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
12% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
7% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
51% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
67% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
32% Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Flowering Plants Garden Plants have it !
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
Phlox condensata
7.2 Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Phlox condensata
7.2.1 In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Phlox condensata
7.2.2 In German
Orchid cactus
Phlox condensata
7.2.3 In French
Cactus Orchid
Phlox condensata
7.2.4 In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Phlox condensata
7.2.5 In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Phlox condensata
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Phlox condensata
7.2.7 In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Phlox condensata
7.2.8 In Latin
Orchid cactus
Phlox condensata
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
8.5 Family
Cactaceae
Polemoniaceae
8.6 Genus
Disocactus
Phlox
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Hylocereeae
Phlocideae
8.9 Subfamily
Cactoideae
Polemonioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
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Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata

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

Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata

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

Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata Physical Information

Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata are as follows:

  • Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red

  • Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available

  • Phlox condensata flower color: White

  • Phlox condensata leaf color: Green

Care of Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata

Care of Orchid Cactus and Phlox condensata include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.