Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Cordia subcordata
In German
Hortensie
Cordia subcordata
In French
Hortensia
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Hortensia
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
υδραγεία
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Hortensja
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cordia subcordata
Family
Asteraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou
Wondering what are the properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou? We provide you with everything About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou. Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns and Kou doesn't have thorns. Also Arrowleaf Balsamroot does not have fragrant flowers. Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Kou has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou
Season and care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring and Kou season is Spring. The type of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou Physical Information
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou are as follows:
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.