Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Mexico
Types
-
Epiphyllum hybrids
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Loganiceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Spigelia
Disocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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.