Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Rosa arkansana
Orchid cactus
In French
Rosa arkansana
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Orchid Cactus season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.