Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Terminalia arjuna
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Sand
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
-
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Beans
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Arjuna
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
बीजपत्र
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Cotyledon
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Cotyledon
In Greek
arjuna
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Cotyledon
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Liścień
In Latin
arjuna
Cotyledon
Family
Poaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon
Care of Arjuna Tree and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.