Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
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
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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 Shape
Heart-shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Hylocereeae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Cactoideae
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.