Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
North Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Desert, Rocky Mountains
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 Availble
Habit
Spreading
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
अजवाइन
Saharan myrtle
In German
Ajowan
Saharan myrtle
In French
Ajowan
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
aipo
murta Saharan
In Polish
seler
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
semina Carom
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Myrtus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Ajwain plant and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.