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Judas Tree
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About Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Cactus or Succulent

Origin

Southern Europe
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean

Types

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Astrophytum ornatum, Echinocactus grusonii, Echinocactus grusonii

Number of Varieties

36
0 40000
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Habitat

Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
Desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-912-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

-
12-10

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

450.00 cm90.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

454.00 cm15.20 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Pink, White
Yellow, Red, Orange

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Brown
Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
-

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
-

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
-

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Succulent

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently

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, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
-

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
-

Allergy

-
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Wood
Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cercis siliquastrum
FEROCACTUS

Common Name

Judas Tree
barrel cactus

In Hindi

ऐस्प
barrel cactus

In German

Judasbaum
Fass-Kaktus-

In French

Judas arbre
Barrel cactus

In Spanish

Árbol de Judas
biznaga

In Greek

Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
βαρέλι κάκτος

In Portuguese

Árvore de Judas
Barrel cactus

In Polish

Judasz Drzewo
cactus Barrel

In Latin

Iudas ligno
cactus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales
Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae
Cactaceae

Genus

Cercis
Ferocactus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe

Cercideae
-

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae
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Number of Species

1010
1 27800
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Properties of Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus

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

Season and Care of Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus

Season and care of Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Judas Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Barrel Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Barrel Cactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Barrel Cactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus Physical Information

Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm whereas Barrel Cactus height is 90.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus are as follows:

  • Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White

  • Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Barrel Cactus flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange

  • Barrel Cactus leaf color:

Care of Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus

Care of Judas Tree and Barrel Cactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Judas Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Barrel Cactus pruning is done . In summer Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barrel Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.