Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Desert, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
12-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Succulent
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Pruning
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Cleistocactus strausii
Common Name
Garden Onion, White Onion
silver torch or wooly torch
In Hindi
प्याज
Cleistocactus strausii
In German
Zwiebel
Cleistocactus strausii
In French
Oignon
Cleistocactus strausii
In Spanish
Cebolla
Cleistocactus strausii
In Greek
Κρεμμύδι
cleistocactus strausii
In Portuguese
Cebola
Cleistocactus strausii
In Polish
Cebula
cleistocastus strausii
In Latin
cepa
Cleistocactus strausii
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Caryophyllales
Family
Liliaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Allium
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Allieae
Trichocereeae
Subfamily
Allioideae
Cactoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii
Season and care of White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii is important to know. While considering everything about White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Onion season is Not Available and Cleistocactus Strausii season is Not Available. The type of soil for White Onion is Loam, Sand and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Onion is Neutral and for Cleistocactus Strausii is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii Physical Information
White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii physical information is very important for comparison. White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Cleistocactus Strausii height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii are as follows:
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
White Onion leaf color: Green
Cleistocactus Strausii flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus Strausii leaf color: Not Available
Care of White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii
Care of White Onion and Cleistocactus Strausii include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering and Cleistocactus Strausii pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cleistocactus Strausii needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.