Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
South America, Southeastern Asia, Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Cabbage palm, Good luck plant, Ti plant
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest edges, Tropical rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
White, Red, Blue, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Circular
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Never Over-water, Water when soil is dry
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, In Late summer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
CORDYLINE
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Cordyline
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Cordyline
In German
Ajowan
Cordyline
In French
Ajowan
cordyline
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
cordyline
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Cordyline
In Portuguese
aipo
Cordyline
In Polish
seler
Cordyline
In Latin
semina Carom
Cordyline
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Cordyline
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lomandroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Cordyline
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Cordyline is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Cordyline Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cordyline season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cordyline is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Cordyline is Not Available.
Ajwain plant and Cordyline Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Cordyline physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Cordyline height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Cordyline are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Cordyline flower color: White and Pink
- Cordyline leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ajwain plant and Cordyline
Care of Ajwain plant and Cordyline 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 Cordyline pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cordyline needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.