Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
subtropical regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
13-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
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Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
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Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Unknown
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
Schlumbergera truncata
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Schlumbergera, false Christmas cactus, Christmas cactus
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
Schlumbergera
In German
Osage Orange
Schlumbergera
In French
Osage orange
Schlumbergera
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Schlumbergera
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Schlumbergera
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Schlumbergera
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Schlumbergera
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Gymnocalycium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Moraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Maclura
Schlumbergera
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Moreae
Rhipsalideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Schlumbergera. Osage Orange has thorns and Schlumbergera doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Schlumbergera 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 Osage Orange and Schlumbergera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera
Season and care of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Schlumbergera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Schlumbergera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Schlumbergera is Not Available while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Schlumbergera is Not Available.
Osage Orange and Schlumbergera Physical Information
Osage Orange and Schlumbergera physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Schlumbergera height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Schlumbergera flower color: Purple
- Schlumbergera leaf color: Not Available
Care of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera
Care of Osage Orange and Schlumbergera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Schlumbergera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Schlumbergera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.