Orchid Cactus

Eastern Redbud

About Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud

Orchid Cactus

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Cactus or Succulent, Flowering Plants

Tree

Origin

Mexico

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

Epiphyllum hybrids

Cercis

Number of Varieties

20025

0 40000

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Habitat

Tropical rainforest

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

11-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

6.78 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange, Magenta, Orange Red

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

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

Long linear and narrow

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DISOCACTUS ackermannii

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Orchid Cactus

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

आर्किड कैक्टस

Eastern Redbud

In German

Orchid cactus

OstRedbud

In French

Cactus Orchid

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

cactus orquídea

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

ορχιδέα κάκτος

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Orchid cactus

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Orchid kaktus

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Orchid cactus

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Embryophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fabales

Family

Cactaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Disocactus

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Hylocereeae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Cactoideae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

2010

1 27800

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Properties of Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud

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

Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Orchid Cactus height is 15.20 cm and width 6.78 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Orchid Cactus flower color: Red, Orange, Magenta and Orange Red
Orchid Cactus leaf color:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud

Care of Orchid Cactus and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orchid Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Orchid 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.