Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
Cardon
चेरी प्लम
In German
Cardon
cherry Plum
In Spanish
Cardon
cherry Plum
In Greek
Cardon
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Cardon
cherry Plum
In Polish
Cardon
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Cardon
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Cactaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardon and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Cardon and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Cherry Plum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Cardon and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Cherry Plum flower color: Not Available
- Cherry Plum leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cardon and Cherry Plum
Care of Cardon and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.