Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
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
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Types
Cercis
Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Aechmea
In German
OstRedbud
Aechmea
In French
Redbud Orient
Aechmea
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Aechmea
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Aechmea
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Aechmea
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Cercideae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Aechmea
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Aechmea is .
Eastern Redbud and Aechmea Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Aechmea are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Aechmea flower color:
- Aechmea leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and Aechmea
Care of Eastern Redbud and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.