Eastern Redbud

Moonlight cactus

About Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus

Eastern Redbud

Moonlight cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and 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

Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America

Types

Cercis

Not avilable

Number of Varieties

2510

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Desert

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm4.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green

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

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid 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

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, 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

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Nut

Other Uses

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

Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping

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, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Selenicereus pteranthus

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

moonlight cactus

In German

OstRedbud

Selenicereus

In French

Redbud Orient

Selenicereus

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Selenicereus

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Selenicereus

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Selenicereus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Selenicereus

In Latin

Cercis

moonlight cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cercis

Selenicereus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

101

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus

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

Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Moonlight cactus

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