Eastern Redbud

Orchid Cactus

About Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus

Eastern Redbud

Orchid Cactus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants

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

Types

Cercis

Epiphyllum hybrids

Number of Varieties

25200

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Tropical rainforest

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

11-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm6.78 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Purple, Red

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

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

✔ ✘

Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

DISOCACTUS ackermannii

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Orchid Cactus

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

आर्किड कैक्टस

In German

OstRedbud

Orchid cactus

In French

Redbud Orient

Cactus Orchid

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

cactus orquídea

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

ορχιδέα κάκτος

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Orchid cactus

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Orchid kaktus

In Latin

Cercis

Orchid cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Cercis

Disocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Hylocereeae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Cactoideae

Number of Species

1020

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus

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

Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:

Care of Eastern Redbud and Orchid Cactus

Care of Eastern Redbud and Orchid 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 Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Orchid Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.