Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Flowering Plants
Origin
Not Available
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Types
Not available
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Forest edges, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
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
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
Wisteria
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Wisteria
In German
Cardon
Glyzinien
In French
Cardon
Glycines
In Spanish
Cardon
Glicinas
In Portuguese
Cardon
Glicínias
In Polish
Cardon
Wisteria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Wisteria
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Millettieae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Faboideae
Properties of Cardon and Wisteria
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Wisteria? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Wisteria. Cardon has thorns and Wisteria doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Wisteria 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 Wisteria and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Wisteria
Season and care of Cardon and Wisteria is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Wisteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Wisteria season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Cardon and Wisteria Physical Information
Cardon and Wisteria physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Wisteria are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
- Wisteria leaf color: Green
Care of Cardon and Wisteria
Care of Cardon and Wisteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wisteria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.