Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Snow Bush
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Schnee Bush
Orchid cactus
In French
neige Bush
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
nieve Bush
cactus orquídea
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus
Care of Snow Bush and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done 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 Snow Bush 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.