Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
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
Southern Africa
Types
Cercis
Gasteria brachyphylla, Gasteria rawlinsonii
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Deciduous forests, River side, rocky banks of streams
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
13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tongue shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Fusarium root rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Flies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Irritation to intestines, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Aging, Blood disorders, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Shampoo, Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
GASTERIA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Gasteria
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Gasteria
In German
OstRedbud
Gasteria
In French
Redbud Orient
Gasteria
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Gasteria
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Gasteria
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Gasteria
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Gasteria
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Gasteria
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Gasteria is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Gasteria Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Gasteria season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gasteria is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gasteria is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Gasteria Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Gasteria physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Gasteria height is 12.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Gasteria are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Gasteria flower color: Coral
- Gasteria leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Gasteria
Care of Eastern Redbud and Gasteria include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Gasteria pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gasteria needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.