Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Mexico
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Epiphyllum hybrids
-
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, 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
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Silver Maple
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Silver Maple
In German
Orchid cactus
Silver Maple
In French
Cactus Orchid
érable argenté
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
arce plateado
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
plátano de prata
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Silver Maple
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Acer
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Acereae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple
Care of Orchid Cactus and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.