Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Southeastern United States
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Cardon
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Cardon
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Cardon
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Cardon
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Cardon
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cardon
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Cardon
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Cardon
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Cactaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Cardon has thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Bottlebrush Buckeye has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Cardon and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.