Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Mexico
Central Europe, Polynesia, Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Weeping
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Pinnate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Rosa glauca
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
redleaf rose, red-leaved rose
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
red leaved rose
In German
Orchid cactus
Rotblatt-Rose
In French
Cactus Orchid
Rosa glauca
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
Rosa glauca
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Rosa glauca
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Róża czerwonawa
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Róża czerwonawa
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Rosa glauca
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Redleaf Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Redleaf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Redleaf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Redleaf Rose height is 100.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Redleaf Rose flower color: Pink
- Redleaf Rose leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose
Care of Orchid Cactus and Redleaf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Redleaf Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Redleaf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.