Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus, Flowering Plants, Fruits, Houseplant, native plant natural landscaping, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
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
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Types
Cercis
Grafted Gymnocalycium Cultivars, Echinopsis chamaecereus cultivar, Pilosocereus pachycladus, Austrocylindropuntia subulata monstrose
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
In desert grasslands, Rocky Mountains, sandy seeps, Semi arid regions
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Purple, Purplish Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
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Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
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Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Texas rainbow cactus, Spiny hedgehog cactus
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In German
OstRedbud
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In French
Redbud Orient
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Dasyacanthus echinocereus
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
In Latin
Cercis
Echinocereus dasyacanthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Cercis
Echinocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Pachycereeae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Cactoideae
Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Rainbow Cactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rainbow Cactus is while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rainbow Cactus is .
Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Rainbow Cactus height is 7.60 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Rainbow Cactus flower color: Lemon yellow, Light Green, Pink and Red
- Rainbow Cactus leaf color:
Care of Eastern Redbud and Rainbow Cactus
Care of Eastern Redbud and Rainbow 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 Rainbow 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 Rainbow Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.