Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mexico
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Elegance , Maiden
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
  
mild coastal areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 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
  
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
  
Saw-tooth like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
  
Tip cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
  
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Needs more water during establishment
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
15-15-15 amounts, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Whiteflies
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
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
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies, pollinators
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
None
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Anti-oxidant
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
extracted oil
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
  
PELARGONIUM x domesticum
  
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
  
Martha Washington Geranium, Regal Geranium
  
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
  
regal geranium
  
In German
Orchid cactus
  
Regal Geranie
  
In French
Cactus Orchid
  
geranium royale
  
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
  
geranio regia
  
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
  
regal geranium
  
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
  
gerânio régio
  
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
  
regal geranium
  
In Latin
Orchid cactus
  
regal geranium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Embryophyta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Geraniales
  
Family
Cactaceae
  
Geraniaceae
  
Genus
Disocactus
  
Pelargonium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Hylocereeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cactoideae
  
Unknown
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Regal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Regal Geranium is Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Regal Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Regal Geranium height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Regal Geranium flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Dark Red and Violet
- Regal Geranium leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium
Care of Orchid Cactus and Regal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Regal Geranium pruning is done Prune before Winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Regal Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.