Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
12-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
American Basswood
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
Cleistocactus
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Cleistocactus
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
tilo americano
Cleistocactus
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
American Basswood
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Tiliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Tilia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Tileae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and Cleistocactus
Season and care of American Basswood and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Basswood and Cleistocactus Physical Information
American Basswood and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Cleistocactus are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of American Basswood and Cleistocactus
Care of American Basswood and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.