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About Alternanthera and Ajwain plant

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Shrub
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
1.4 Types
Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana
Not Available
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
400
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Grassland
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10-5
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
1.9 Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Spreading
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
5.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
10.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
White
Pale White
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Light Green
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Round
Circular
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
44% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
Insignificant
None
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
11% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
16% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
53% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
34% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
59% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
54% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
63% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
2% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
7% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Sometimes
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
68% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
5.12 Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
91% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
6.2.3 Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
48% List of Herbs Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
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6.5 Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
7.2 Common Name
Alternanthera
Dwarf Bamboo
7.2.1 In Hindi
Gudrisag, Garundi
अजवाइन
7.2.2 In German
Alternanthera
Ajowan
7.2.3 In French
Alternanthera
Ajowan
7.2.4 In Spanish
Alternanthera
Trachyspermum ammi
7.2.5 In Greek
Alternanthera
σπόρους καραμπίνα
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Alternanthera
aipo
7.2.7 In Polish
Alternanthera
seler
7.2.8 In Latin
Alternanthera
semina Carom
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
8.5 Family
Amaranthaceae
Apiaceae
8.6 Genus
Alternanthera
Trachyspermum
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
8.9 Subfamily
Gomphrenoideae
Apioideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
27
Rank: 100 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Properties of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Ajwain plant. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Ajwain plant doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ajwain plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant

Season and care of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Alternanthera and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alternanthera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alternanthera is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alternanthera is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.

Alternanthera and Ajwain plant Physical Information

Alternanthera and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant are as follows:

  • Alternanthera flower color: White

  • Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

  • Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White

  • Ajwain plant leaf color: Green

Care of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant

Care of Alternanthera and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.