Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Magenta
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for insects
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARDISIA humilis
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Ardisia, low shoebutton
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
Ardisia
Bassia scoparia
In German
Ardisia
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Ardisia
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Ardisia
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Ardisia
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Ardisia
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Ardisia
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Ardisia
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Primulales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myrsinaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrsinoideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ardisia and Kochia
Season and care of Ardisia and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Ardisia and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ardisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ardisia is Loam and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ardisia and Kochia Physical Information
Ardisia and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ardisia and Kochia are as follows:
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ardisia and Kochia
Care of Ardisia and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.