Eastern Redbud

Hylocereus

About Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus

Eastern Redbud

Hylocereus

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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

North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Cercis

Dragon Fruit Cactus

Number of Varieties

2515

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm200.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Red, Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

pollinators

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, 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

Hylocereus undatus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

hylocereus

In German

OstRedbud

hylocereus

In French

Redbud Orient

hylocereus

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

hylocereus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

hylocereus

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

hylocereus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Hylocereus

In Latin

Cercis

Hylocereus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cercis

Hylocereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

1012

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus

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

Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Hylocereus height is 200.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Hylocereus flower color:
Hylocereus leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus

Care of Eastern Redbud and Hylocereus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.