Eastern Redbud

Polka Dot Plant

About Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant

Eastern Redbud

Polka Dot Plant

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

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

Madagascar

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2550

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

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, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Reduce watering in winter

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, Full 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

Insignificant

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

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Ground Cover

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

Leaves

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 Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

HYPOESTES phyllostachya

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Polka Dot Plant, Polkadot Plant

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Polka dot plant

In German

OstRedbud

Tupfen-Anlage

In French

Redbud Orient

Polka dot usine de

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Planta de lunares

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Φυτό πουά

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Planta bolinhas

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Grochy roślin

In Latin

Cercis

Facies dot herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Cercis

Hypoestes

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Ruellieae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Acanthoideae

Number of Species

1050

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant

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

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant

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

Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Polka Dot Plant height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Polka Dot Plant flower color: Lavender
Polka Dot Plant leaf color: White, Red, Blue, Green, Pink and Rose

Care of Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant

Care of Eastern Redbud and Polka Dot Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Polka Dot Plant 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 Polka Dot Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.