Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Habitat
Well Drained
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Garden Onion, Red Onion
In Hindi
Anacahuita
लाल प्याज
In German
Anacahuita
Rote Zwiebel
In French
anacahuita
Oignon rouge
In Spanish
anacahuita
Cebolla roja
In Greek
Anacahuita
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Cebola vermelha
In Polish
Anacahuita
Czerwona cebula
In Latin
Anacahuita
Red Cepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Liliales
Family
Boraginaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Red Onion
Season and care of Anacahuita and Red Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Red Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Red Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Onion is Neutral.
Anacahuita and Red Onion Physical Information
Anacahuita and Red Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Red Onion are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- Red Onion leaf color:
Care of Anacahuita and Red Onion
Care of Anacahuita and Red Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Onion pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.