Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
California, Northwestern United States, United States
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rich Woods
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phlox condensata
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Phlox condensata
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Phlox condensata
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Phlox condensata
Orchid cactus
In French
Phlox condensata
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Phlox condensata
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Phlox condensata
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Phlox condensata
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Phlox condensata
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Phlox condensata
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Polemoniaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phlocideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Polemonioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phlox condensata season is Spring and Orchid Cactus season is Spring. The type of soil for Phlox condensata is Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phlox condensata is Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Phlox condensata height is 7.50 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Phlox condensata flower color: White
Phlox condensata leaf color: Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus
Care of Phlox condensata and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phlox condensata pruning is done Remove dead flowers and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Phlox condensata needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.