Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
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Types
Terminalia arjuna
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Butterflies
Allergy
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Terminalia arjuna
PRUNELLA 'Summer Daze' PP19609
Common Name
Arjuna
Selfheal, Summer Daze Selfheal
In Hindi
अर्जुन वृक्ष
Hydrangea
In German
Terminalia arjuna
Hortensie
In French
Terminalia arjuna
Hortensia
In Spanish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Migdałecznik arjuna
Hortênsia
In Polish
Migdałecznik arjuna
Hortensja
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Arjuna Tree and Selfheal
Season and care of Arjuna Tree and Selfheal is important to know. While considering everything about Arjuna Tree and Selfheal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arjuna Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Selfheal season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Selfheal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Selfheal is Acidic, Neutral.
Arjuna Tree and Selfheal Physical Information
Arjuna Tree and Selfheal physical information is very important for comparison. Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Selfheal height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Arjuna Tree and Selfheal are as follows:
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Selfheal flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Selfheal leaf color: Green
Care of Arjuna Tree and Selfheal
Care of Arjuna Tree and Selfheal 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 Selfheal 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 Selfheal needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.