Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Brazil
Types
Stenocereus thurberi
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Habitat
Dry areas, Hillside, Semi desert
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-10
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation, sneezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
-
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
STENOCEREUS thurberi
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Organ pipe Cactus
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
Organpipe cactus
Abutilon
In German
Organpipe cactus
Abutilon
In French
Orgue cactus
Abutilon
In Spanish
Cactus del tubo de órgano
Abutilon
In Greek
Εκκλησιαστικό όργανο κάκτος
Abutilon
In Portuguese
Cacto da tubulação de órgão
Abutilon
In Polish
Organ Pipe Cactus
Abutilon
In Latin
Organum Pipe cactus
Abutilon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Cactaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Stenocereus
Abutilon
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon
Season and care of Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Organpipe Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Organpipe Cactus is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Organpipe Cactus is Neutral and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon Physical Information
Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Organpipe Cactus height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon are as follows:
Organpipe Cactus flower color: White and Lavender
Organpipe Cactus leaf color:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon
Care of Organpipe Cactus and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Organpipe Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Organpipe Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.