Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Europe
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Arjuna
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Borage
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Borretsch
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Bourrache
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
borraja
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Borragem
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Ogórecznik
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Poaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Borage
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Borage is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Borage Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Borage are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Borage
Care of Arjuna Tree and Borage 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 Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.