Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Cactus
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Mountain Slopes
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal leaf spots
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as firewood, Wood is used fore making tools
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Escallonia resinosa
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Escallonia
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
गम
Cleistocactus
In German
Gummi
Cleistocactus
In French
gomme
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
goma
Cleistocactus
In Greek
κόμμι
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
goma
Cleistocactus
In Polish
guma
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Euonymus
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Escalloniales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Escallonia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Escallonioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Escallonia and Cleistocactus
Wondering what are the properties of Escallonia and Cleistocactus? We provide you with everything About Escallonia and Cleistocactus. Escallonia doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus doesn't have thorns. Also Escallonia does not have fragrant flowers. Escallonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cleistocactus has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Escallonia and Cleistocactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Escallonia and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Escallonia and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Escallonia and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Escallonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Escallonia is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Escallonia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Escallonia and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Escallonia and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Escallonia height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Escallonia and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Escallonia flower color: White and Pink
Escallonia leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Escallonia and Cleistocactus
Care of Escallonia and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Escallonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Escallonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.