Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
-
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cactus
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
SALIX alba
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
White Willow
In Hindi
Cardon
White Willow
In German
Cardon
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Cardon
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Cardon
Le saule blanco
In Greek
Cardon
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Cardon
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Cardon
wierzba biała
In Latin
Cardon
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malpighiales
Family
Cactaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cardon and White Willow
Season and care of Cardon and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is and White Willow season is . The type of soil for Cardon is and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and White Willow Physical Information
Cardon and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is 300.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and White Willow are as follows:
Care of Cardon and White Willow
Care of Cardon and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.