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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Desert
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Weeping
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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
-
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cercis
Selenicereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Cactoideae
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.