Arjuna Tree

Alternanthera

About Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera

Arjuna Tree

Alternanthera

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Africa, South-Eastern Asia

Types

Terminalia arjuna

Alternanthera reineckii Alternanthera sessilis Alternanthera philoxeroides Alternanthera bettzickiana Alternanthera caracasana

Number of Varieties

1400

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Habitat

Subtropical forests, Tropical regions

Grassland

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 5

12-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

H1, H2

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

300.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pale Yellow, Yellow green

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Winter

Brown, Light Yellow, Tan

Red, Purple, Pink, Burgundy

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Round

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Flies, pollinators

Allergy

conjunctivitis, sneezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants

Part of Plant Used

Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks

Whole plant

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas

Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Terminalia arjuna

ALTERNANTHERA 'Raspberry Rum'

Common Name

Arjuna

Alternanthera

In Hindi

अर्जुन वृक्ष

Gudrisag, Garundi

In German

Terminalia arjuna

Alternanthera

In French

Terminalia arjuna

Alternanthera

In Spanish

Migdałecznik arjuna

Alternanthera

In Greek

arjuna

Alternanthera

In Portuguese

Migdałecznik arjuna

Alternanthera

In Polish

Migdałecznik arjuna

Alternanthera

In Latin

arjuna

Alternanthera

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Caryophyllales

Family

Poaceae

Amaranthaceae

Genus

Terminilia

Alternanthera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

10027

1 27800

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Properties of Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera

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

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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera

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

Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera Physical Information

Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Alternanthera height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera are as follows:

Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Alternanthera flower color: White
Alternanthera leaf color: Red, Purple, Pink and Burgundy

Care of Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera

Care of Arjuna Tree and Alternanthera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alternanthera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alternanthera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.