Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plant
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Western United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Mealy bugs
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Astrophytum myriostigma
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
Star Cactus
Western Redbud
In German
Star Cactus
West Redbud
In French
Star Cactus
Redbud Western
In Spanish
Star Cactus
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
Star Cactus
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Star Cactus
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Star Cactus
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
Star Cactus
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud. Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns and Western Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Cap Cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Western Redbud 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud
Season and care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Not Available and Western Redbud season is Not Available. The type of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud Physical Information
Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud are as follows:
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud
Care of Bishop's Cap Cactus and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.