Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
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Types
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Aechmea caudata
Aechmea covata
Aechmea orlandiana
Aechmea recurvata
Aechmea 'Suenos'
Aechmea winkleri
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
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Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Do not water frequently, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
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Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
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Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
AECHMEA pabstii
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Aechmea, Bromeliad
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Aechmea
In German
West Redbud
Aechmea
In French
Redbud Western
Aechmea
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Aechmea
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Αιχμέα
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Aechmea
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Aechmea
In Latin
Western Cercis
Aechmea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Cercideae
Bromelieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Bromelioideae
Properties of Western Redbud and Aechmea
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Aechmea? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Aechmea. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Aechmea doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Aechmea has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Western Redbud and Aechmea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Aechmea
Season and care of Western Redbud and Aechmea is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Aechmea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Aechmea season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Aechmea is while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Aechmea is .
Western Redbud and Aechmea Physical Information
Western Redbud and Aechmea physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Aechmea height is 20.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Aechmea are as follows:
Care of Western Redbud and Aechmea
Care of Western Redbud and Aechmea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Aechmea pruning is done Requires little pruning. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aechmea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.