Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Herbs
  
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
  
Eastern Africa
  
Types
Cercis
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
  
Lowland, Ponds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
  
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Green, Orange, Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Broadly Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
In Water, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
Plant grows in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Ample Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
  
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, White bugs
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Diabetes, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
  
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
  
Leaves, Root, Stem
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
  
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
  
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
  
Nymphaea caerulea
  
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
  
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
  
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
  
ब्लू लोटस
  
In German
OstRedbud
  
Blue Lotus
  
In French
Redbud Orient
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
  
Blue Lotus
  
In Latin
Cercis
  
Blue Lotus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Nymphaeales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Nymphaeaceae
  
Genus
Cercis
  
Nymphaea
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms
  
Tribe
Cercideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus
Care of Eastern Redbud and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.