Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Terminalia arjuna
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Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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 deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Arjuna
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Ragged Robin
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
arjuna
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Ragged Robin
In Latin
arjuna
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Order
Myrtales
Caryophyllales
Family
Poaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Ragged Robin season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin
Care of Arjuna Tree and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.