Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Russia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-7
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale White
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Eczema
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Root
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, Medicinal oil, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Primula elatior
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Oxlip, true oxlip
In German
Ajowan
Hohe Schlüsselblume
In French
Ajowan
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Primula elatior
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
δακράκι
In Latin
semina Carom
Oxlip
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Onagraceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Oenothera
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apioideae
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Oxlip
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Oxlip is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Oxlip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oxlip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxlip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Oxlip Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Oxlip physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Oxlip are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Oxlip flower color: Light Yellow
- Oxlip leaf color: Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Oxlip
Care of Ajwain plant and Oxlip 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 Oxlip pruning is done 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 Oxlip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.