Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Prestige Red Poinsettiea, Snowcap White Poinsettia, Sparkling Punch Poinsettia, Enduring Pink Poinsttia
  
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
  
Forest edges, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Weeping
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
  
Yellow, Red, Light Pink, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Bracts
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth, Requires little pruning
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Botrytis Blight, Canker, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Eye irritation, Mouth itching, Skin rash, Stomach burn, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Fever, Pain killer, Tooth ache
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
  
EUPHORBIA pulcherrima '490 Jingle Bells'
  
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
  
Poinsettia
  
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
  
Poinsettia
  
In German
Orchid cactus
  
Poinsettia
  
In French
Cactus Orchid
  
Poinsettia
  
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
  
Poinsettia
  
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
  
Αλεξανδρινό
  
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
  
Poinsétia
  
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
  
Poinsecja
  
In Latin
Orchid cactus
  
Poinsettia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Eudicotyledones
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Euphorbiaceae
  
Genus
Disocactus
  
Euphorbia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Poinsettia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Poinsettia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Poinsettia is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Poinsettia height is 35.60 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Poinsettia flower color: Yellow, Red, Light Pink and Coral
- Poinsettia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia
Care of Orchid Cactus and Poinsettia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Poinsettia pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth and Requires little pruning. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Poinsettia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.