Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Fruit, Vegetable
Origin
Not Available
Mediterranean, Middle East
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Fields, Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs a lot of water initially
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, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cercospora leaf spot, Charcoal rot, fungus, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Leafminer
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Trigonella foenum-graecum
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Fenugreek
In German
Cardon
Bockshornklee
In French
Cardon
Fenugrec
In Spanish
Cardon
Fenogreco
In Greek
Cardon
Τριγωνέλλα
In Portuguese
Cardon
fenacho
In Polish
Cardon
Kozieradka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Trigonella
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Trifolieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Cardon and Fenugreek
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Fenugreek? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Fenugreek. Cardon has thorns and Fenugreek doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fenugreek 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 Fenugreek and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Fenugreek
Season and care of Cardon and Fenugreek is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Fenugreek Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Fenugreek season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Fenugreek is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Fenugreek is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Fenugreek Physical Information
Cardon and Fenugreek physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Fenugreek height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Fenugreek are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Fenugreek flower color: White
- Fenugreek leaf color: Green
Care of Cardon and Fenugreek
Care of Cardon and Fenugreek include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fenugreek pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fenugreek needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.