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About Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri


About Cleistocactus Winteri and Hornbeam


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Cactus   

Origin
Europe, Turkey   
Not Available   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
hedge rows, Woodlands   
Not Available   

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9   
12-15   

AHS Heat Zone
Not Available   
12-10   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
30.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow, Green, Orange Red   
Red, Orange, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Fall
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Succulent   

Thorns
No   
Yes   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Not Available   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring   
Spring, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering   
Reduce watering in winter   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers   
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew   
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Not Available   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Bold   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Not Available   
Hummingbirds   

Allergy
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden   
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens   

Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Leaves   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees   
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Carpinus betulus   
Cleistocactus Winteri   

Common Name
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam   
Golden rat tail, rat tail cactus   

In Hindi
हानबीन   
cleistocactus winteri   

In German
Hainbuche   
Cleistocactus winteri   

In French
charme   
Cleistocactus winteri   

In Spanish
carpe   
Cleistocactus winteri   

In Greek
γαύρος   
cleistocactus winteri   

In Portuguese
choupo-branco   
Cleistocactus Winteri   

In Polish
grab   
Cleistocactus Winteri   

In Latin
Item carpinus   
Cleistocactus Winteri   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Fagales   
Caryophyllales   

Family
Betulaceae   
Cactaceae   

Genus
Carpinus   
Cleistocactus   

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

Tribe
Not Available   
Trichocereeae   

Subfamily
Coryloideae   
Cactoideae   

Number of Species
38   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Cleistocactus Winteri doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Cleistocactus Winteri has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. 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 Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri

Season and care of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri is important to know. While considering everything about Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hornbeam season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus Winteri season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hornbeam is Loam and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus Winteri is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri Physical Information

Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus Winteri height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri are as follows:

Care of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri

Care of Hornbeam and Cleistocactus Winteri include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus Winteri pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus Winteri needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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