Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Epiphyte
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
China, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
13-15
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Bonsai, 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
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
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
In Hindi
अजवाइन
miniature orchid
In German
Ajowan
miniature orchid
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Pleione
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Pleione
In Portuguese
aipo
miniature orchid
In Polish
seler
miniature orchid
In Latin
semina Carom
miniature orchid
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Apiales
Asparagales
Family
Apiaceae
Orchidaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Pleione
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Epidendroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Miniature Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Miniature Orchid is Not Available.
Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
- Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid
Care of Ajwain plant and Miniature Orchid 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 Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.