Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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
Not avilable
Cercis
Habitat
Desert
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-9
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
Weeping
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White, Yellow
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
-
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Allergy
Itchiness
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Nut
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Selenicereus pteranthus
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Selenicereus, Moonlight cactus
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
moonlight cactus
Eastern Redbud
In German
Selenicereus
OstRedbud
In French
Selenicereus
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
Selenicereus
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
Selenicereus
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Selenicereus
Redbud oriental
In Polish
Selenicereus
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
moonlight cactus
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Selenicereus
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Hylocereeae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moonlight cactus season is and Eastern Redbud season is . The type of soil for Moonlight cactus is Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moonlight cactus is Alkaline, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Moonlight cactus height is 30.00 cm and width 4.20 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Moonlight cactus flower color: Dark Salmon, Sandy Brown, White and Yellow
Moonlight cactus leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud
Care of Moonlight cactus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moonlight cactus pruning is done and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Moonlight cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.