Alternanthera

Corn

About Alternanthera and Corn

Alternanthera

Corn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Central America, South America

Types

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn

Number of Varieties

4002

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Habitat

Grassland

Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-11-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Round

Long Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits

Other Uses

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Edible, Herb, Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

ZEA mays

Common Name

Alternanthera

Maize

In Hindi

Gudrisag, Garundi

मक्का

In German

Alternanthera

Mais

In French

Alternanthera

Blé

In Spanish

Alternanthera

Maíz

In Greek

Alternanthera

Καλαμπόκι

In Portuguese

Alternanthera

Milho

In Polish

Alternanthera

Kukurydza

In Latin

Alternanthera

corn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Poales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Alternanthera

Zea

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

276

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Properties of Alternanthera and Corn

Wondering what are the properties of Alternanthera and Corn? We provide you with everything About Alternanthera and Corn. Alternanthera doesn't have thorns and Corn doesn't have thorns. Also Alternanthera does not have fragrant flowers. Alternanthera has allergic reactions like and Corn has allergic reactions like . 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 Corn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alternanthera and Corn

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

Alternanthera and Corn Physical Information

Alternanthera and Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Corn height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Alternanthera and Corn are as follows:

Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy
Corn flower color:
Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Alternanthera and Corn

Care of Alternanthera and Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Corn pruning is done 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 Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.