Eastern Redbud

Gymnocalycium

About Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium

Eastern Redbud

Gymnocalycium

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus

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

South America

Types

Cercis

Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae

Number of Varieties

2554

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Desert, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

13,21,22,23,24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm12.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm8.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

creamy white, Light Pink, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Sandy

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

All year

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Offsets

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Dry

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Mealy bugs, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Ants, Mealybugs

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

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

Decoration Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

GYMNOCALYCIUM

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Chin Cactus

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Gymnocalycium

In German

OstRedbud

Gymnocalycium

In French

Redbud Orient

Gymnocalycium

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Gymnocalycium

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Gymnocalycium

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Gymnocalycium

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Gymnocalycium

In Latin

Cercis

Gymnocalycium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cercis

Gymnocalycium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Trichocereeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

1054

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium

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

Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium

Care of Eastern Redbud and Gymnocalycium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Gymnocalycium pruning is done . In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gymnocalycium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.