Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Aquatics
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical rainforest
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Reddish Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hens
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Farmland
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
IPOMOEA aquatica
Common Name
Orchid Cactus
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
Water Spinach
In German
Orchid cactus
Wasser-Spinat
In French
Cactus Orchid
Épinards d'eau
In Spanish
cactus orquídea
La espinaca de agua
In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
Σπανάκι νερό
In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Espinafre de água
In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Szpinak wodny
In Latin
Orchid cactus
Water Spinach
Phylum
Embryophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Solanales
Family
Cactaceae
Convolvulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Ipomoeeae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach
Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and Water Spinach doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach
Season and care of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach Physical Information
Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach are as follows:
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
- Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Care of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach
Care of Orchid Cactus and Water Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Spinach pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.