Eastern Redbud

Hoodia

About Eastern Redbud and Hoodia

Eastern Redbud

Hoodia

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What is

Life Span

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

Hoodia albispina, Hoodia flava, Hoodia bainii

Number of Varieties

2525

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-912-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red, Pink, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Once a week

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

No pruning needed in the early stages

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas

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

Flies, Insects

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Dry Mouth

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

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

Can be made into a herbal tea, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Hoodia gordonii

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

ǁhoba, Ghaap

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Hoodia

In German

OstRedbud

Hoodia

In French

Redbud Orient

Hoodia

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Hoodia

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Hoodia

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Hoodia

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Hoodia

In Latin

Cercis

Hoodia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Gentianales

Family

Fabaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Cercis

Hoodia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Stapeliae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Asclepiadoideae

Number of Species

1025

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Hoodia

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Hoodia

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

Eastern Redbud and Hoodia Physical Information

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

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Hoodia flower color: Red, Pink and Tan
Hoodia leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Hoodia

Care of Eastern Redbud and Hoodia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Hoodia pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hoodia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Once a week.