Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
Not Avaialble
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
Cardon
मैगनोलिया
In German
Cardon
Umbrella Tree
In French
Cardon
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Cardon
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
Cardon
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
Cardon
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
Cardon
Umbrella Tree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Cactaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Magnolioideae
Properties of Cardon and Umbrella Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Umbrella Tree? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Umbrella Tree. Cardon has thorns and Umbrella Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Umbrella Tree 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 Umbrella Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Cardon and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Umbrella Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Cardon and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Cardon and Umbrella Tree
Care of Cardon and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.