Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Lowland evergreen rainforest, Rainforest, Shaded sites, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Ladybug beetles, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
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
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Not Available
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
CRYPTANTHUS 'Ocean Mist'
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In German
Ajowan
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In French
Ajowan
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Portuguese
aipo
Hybrid Cryptanthus
In Polish
seler
Skrytokwiat
In Latin
semina Carom
Hybrid Cryptanthus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Cryptanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hybrid Cryptanthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Hybrid Cryptanthus is Not Available.
Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Hybrid Cryptanthus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Hybrid Cryptanthus flower color: Not Available
- Hybrid Cryptanthus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus
Care of Ajwain plant and Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus 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 Hybrid Cryptanthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.