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About Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
1.2 Type
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Broadleaf Evergreen
1.3 Origin
Mexico
North America, Mexico, Central America
1.4 Types
Not Available
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
200
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Tropical rainforest
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
11-1
Not Available
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
1.9 Habit
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
600.00 cm
Rank: 55 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
60.00 cm
Rank: 96 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Gold
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Chocolate, Ivory, Black
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Ovate
2.4 Thorns
63% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
8% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
15% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
60% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Showy
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
32% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
34% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
21% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
30% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
36% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
50% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
22% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
15% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
22% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
No Cactus Garden Plants has it !
17% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
47% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
40% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
7% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
3% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
2% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
2% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
1% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
6% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
13% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
71% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
6.1.3 Edible Uses
51% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
76% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
53% Cactus Garden Plants have it !
31% Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Cactus Garden Plants have it !
All Annual Plants Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Hibiscus arnottianus
7.2 Common Name
Orchid Cactus
White Hibiscus
7.2.1 In Hindi
आर्किड कैक्टस
सफेद हिबिस्कुस
7.2.2 In German
Orchid cactus
Weiß Hibiscus
7.2.3 In French
Cactus Orchid
white Hibiscus
7.2.4 In Spanish
cactus orquídea
hibisco blanco
7.2.5 In Greek
ορχιδέα κάκτος
White Hibiscus
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Orchid cactus
Hibiscus branco
7.2.7 In Polish
Orchid kaktus
Biały Hibiscus
7.2.8 In Latin
Orchid cactus
Hibiscus album
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
8.5 Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
8.6 Genus
Disocactus
Hibiscus
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Hylocereeae
Hibisceae
8.9 Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
100
Rank: 91 (Overall)
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Properties of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus

Wondering what are the properties of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus? We provide you with everything About Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus. Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns and White Hibiscus doesn't have thorns. Also Orchid Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and White Hibiscus 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 White Hibiscus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus

Season and care of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand and for White Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Orchid Cactus is Neutral and for White Hibiscus is Neutral.

Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus Physical Information

Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas White Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus are as follows:

  • Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red

  • Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available

  • White Hibiscus flower color: Gold

  • White Hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus

Care of Orchid Cactus and White Hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.