Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Mediterranean
Western United States, Mexico
Types
California bay leaf, Indian bay leaf or malabathrum, Indonesian bay leaf
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green
Magenta, Rose, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when soil is dry
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Digestive Problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Headache, Muscle Pain, Pain killer
Diabetes, Hangover
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food
Jam, Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAURUS nobilis
CYLINDROPUNTIA imbricata
Common Name
Bay Laurel, Sweet Bay
Cane Cholla, Walking Stick Cholla, Tree Cholla, Chainlink Cactus
In Hindi
bay laurel
Cardenche
In German
Lorbeer
Cardenche
In French
laurier
Cactus rustique
In Spanish
laurel
Cardenche
In Portuguese
louro
Cardenche
In Polish
wawrzynu
Cardenche
In Latin
sinus laurus
Cardenche
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Dicotyledonae
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Laurus
Not Available
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae, Maihueniodeae, Opuntioideae, Pereskioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bay Laurel and Cardenche
Season and care of Bay Laurel and Cardenche is important to know. While considering everything about Bay Laurel and Cardenche Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bay Laurel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardenche season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bay Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cardenche is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bay Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardenche is Neutral.
Bay Laurel and Cardenche Physical Information
Bay Laurel and Cardenche physical information is very important for comparison. Bay Laurel height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Cardenche height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Bay Laurel and Cardenche are as follows:
Bay Laurel flower color: Yellow green
Bay Laurel leaf color: Dark Green
Cardenche flower color: Magenta, Rose, Burgundy and Bronze
- Cardenche leaf color: Not Available
Care of Bay Laurel and Cardenche
Care of Bay Laurel and Cardenche include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bay Laurel pruning is done Prune in summer, Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Cardenche pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bay Laurel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardenche needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.