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About Eastern Redbud and Hedgehog Cactus


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial, Shrub  
Tree  

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  

Types
Echinocereus reichenbachii albertii, Echinocereus reichenbachii fitchii, Echinocereus reichenbachii albispinus  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
9  
99+
25  
99+

Habitat
Desert, Grassland  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
-  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.00 cm  
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
5.00 cm  
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
-  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Dark Green, Olive  
Brown, Chocolate  

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  

Thorns
-  
No  

Season

Plant Season
-  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
-  
Medium  

Type of Soil
-  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
-  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
-  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
-  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
-  
No  

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Average Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
-  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
-  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
-  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Scale insects  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
-  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
-  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
-  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
-  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
-  
No  

Showy Foliage
-  
Yes  

Showy Bark
-  
No  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
-  
No  

Self-Sowing
-  
Yes  

Attracts
Insects  
Birds  

Allergy
-  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Deer resistant  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
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
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
-  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Echinocereus reichenbachii  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Hedgehog Cactus, Lace  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
Hedgehog cactus  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
Igel Kaktus  
OstRedbud  

In French
hérisson cactus  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
cactus de erizo  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
κάκτος σκαντζόχοιρος  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
hedgehog cactus  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
jeż kaktus  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
cactus  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Fabales  

Family
Cactaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Echinocereus  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Pachycereeae  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
Cactoideae  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
208  
99+
10  
99+

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Properties of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud

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

Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Hedgehog Cactus height is 15.00 cm and width 5.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud

Care of Hedgehog Cactus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedgehog Cactus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Hedgehog Cactus needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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