Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Chionodoxa
In German
Ajowan
Chionodoxa
In French
Ajowan
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Chionodoxa
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
aipo
Chionodoxa
In Polish
seler
Chionodoxa
In Latin
semina Carom
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Chionodoxa
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa
Care of Ajwain plant and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.