Easter cactus

Eastern Redbud

About Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud

Easter cactus

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cactus

Cercis

Number of Varieties

3025

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Prostrate/Trailing

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Magenta, Crimson

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Pale Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Succulent

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single, Semi-Double

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

breathing problems

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Indoor Air Purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Hatiora gaertneri

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Whitsun cactus

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

ईस्टर कैक्टस

Eastern Redbud

In German

Osterkaktus

OstRedbud

In French

cactus de Pâques

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

cactus de Pascua

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Πάσχα κάκτος

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

cacto Páscoa

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Wielkanocny kaktus

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Pascha Cactus

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Cactaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Hatiora

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Rhipsalideae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

2510

1 27800

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Properties of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud. Easter cactus doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Easter cactus does not have fragrant flowers. Easter cactus has allergic reactions like breathing problems and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like breathing problems. 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 Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Pale Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud

Care of Easter cactus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.