Pinkroot

Orchid Cactus

About Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus

Pinkroot

Orchid Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Mexico

Types

Epiphyllum hybrids

Number of Varieties

1200

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Tropical rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

11-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

H1, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm6.78 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Whole plant

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

DISOCACTUS ackermannii

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Orchid Cactus

In Hindi

pinkroot

आर्किड कैक्टस

In German

Spigelia

Orchid cactus

In French

Spigelia

Cactus Orchid

In Spanish

Spigelia

cactus orquídea

In Greek

Spigelia

ορχιδέα κάκτος

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Orchid cactus

In Polish

Spigelia

Orchid kaktus

In Latin

Spigelia

Orchid cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Caryophyllales

Family

Loganiceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Disocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Number of Species

6020

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus

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

Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus Physical Information

Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:

Care of Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus

Care of Pinkroot and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pinkroot 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.