Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs, Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
Clay soil areas, Forests, open Woodlands, Sandy areas, Well Drained
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H2, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pale White
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
  
Dark Salmon, Sienna
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Circular
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal distension
  
Headache, Nausea, Skin irritation, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Pulmonary hemorrhage, Skin Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain, Stimulates menstruation, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Bark, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Carvings, Used as firewood, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Groundcover
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
CAESALPINIA echinata
  
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
  
Brazilwood, Indian Savin Tree, Peachwood
  
In Hindi
अजवाइन
  
Brazilwood Tree
  
In German
Ajowan
  
Brasil Baum
  
In French
Ajowan
  
Brazilwood Arbre
  
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
  
Árbol de palo de brasil
  
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
brazilwood Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
aipo
  
Árvore de pau-brasil
  
In Polish
seler
  
brazylijskich Drzewo
  
In Latin
semina Carom
  
Brazilwood ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Trachyspermum
  
Caesalpinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Apieae
  
Caesalpinieae
  
Subfamily
Apioideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Brazilwood
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Brazilwood is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Brazilwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brazilwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Brazilwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Brazilwood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Brazilwood Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Brazilwood physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Brazilwood height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Brazilwood are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Brazilwood flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Brazilwood leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Brazilwood
Care of Ajwain plant and Brazilwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brazilwood pruning is done Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brazilwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.