Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mediterranean
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Perennials
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container
Botanical Name
ERUCA vesicaria ssp. sativa
MELAMPODIUM divaricatum
Common Name
Arugula, Garden Rocket, Jamba, Rocketsalad
Butter Daisy, Melampodium
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Melampodium
In German
Hortensie
Melmpodiam
In French
Hortensia
Melmpodiam
In Spanish
Hortensia
Melmpodiam
In Greek
υδραγεία
Melmpodiam
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Melmpodiam
In Polish
Hortensja
Melmpodiam
In Latin
Hibiscus
Melmpodiam
Family
Brassicaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Arugula and Melampodium
Wondering what are the properties of Arugula and Melampodium? We provide you with everything About Arugula and Melampodium. Arugula doesn't have thorns and Melampodium doesn't have thorns. Also Arugula does not have fragrant flowers. Arugula has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Melampodium 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 Arugula and Melampodium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arugula and Melampodium
Season and care of Arugula and Melampodium is important to know. While considering everything about Arugula and Melampodium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arugula season is Summer and Fall and Melampodium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Arugula is Loam and for Melampodium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arugula is Acidic, Neutral and for Melampodium is Neutral.
Arugula and Melampodium Physical Information
Arugula and Melampodium physical information is very important for comparison. Arugula height is 76.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Melampodium height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Arugula and Melampodium are as follows:
Arugula flower color: Tan and Brown
Arugula leaf color: Green
Melampodium flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Melampodium leaf color: Green
Care of Arugula and Melampodium
Care of Arugula and Melampodium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arugula pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Melampodium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arugula needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Melampodium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.