Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Arjuna
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
arjuna
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
arjuna
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Campanulales
Family
Poaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Arjuna Tree and Great Blue Lobelia 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 Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.