Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbiculate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Orchid cactus
In French
arbousier
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
Árbol de fresa
cactus orquídea
In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
medronheiro
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Strawberry Tree
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
arbutus
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ericaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus
Care of Strawberry Tree and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree 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.