Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 21, 22, 23, 24
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Reddish Plum
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hens
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-ageing Benefits, Antidiabetic, Reduces toothache, Skin Diseases
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Shoots, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
IPOMOEA aquatica
DISOCACTUS ackermannii
Common Name
Swamp Cabbage, Swamp Morning Glory, Water Spinach
Orchid Cactus
In Hindi
Water Spinach
आर्किड कैक्टस
In German
Wasser-Spinat
Orchid cactus
In French
Épinards d'eau
Cactus Orchid
In Spanish
La espinaca de agua
cactus orquídea
In Greek
Σπανάκι νερό
ορχιδέα κάκτος
In Portuguese
Espinafre de água
Orchid cactus
In Polish
Szpinak wodny
Orchid kaktus
In Latin
Water Spinach
Orchid cactus
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Caryophyllales
Family
Convolvulaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Ipomoeeae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus? We provide you with everything About Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus. Water Spinach doesn't have thorns and Orchid Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Water Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Water Spinach has allergic reactions like Not Available and Orchid Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus
Season and care of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Orchid Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Water Spinach is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Orchid Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Spinach is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orchid Cactus is Neutral.
Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus Physical Information
Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Water Spinach height is 12.70 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus are as follows:
Water Spinach flower color: White and Lavender
Water Spinach leaf color: Green
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
- Orchid Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus
Care of Water Spinach and Orchid Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Spinach 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 Water Spinach 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.