Asafoetida

Boxberry

About Asafoetida and Boxberry

Asafoetida

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

India, Iran

Argentina, Chile

Types

Number of Varieties

-2

0 40000

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Habitat

Desert, Mountains

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-87-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Sunset Zone

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

100.00 cm60.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

40.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brownish Red

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Compound

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Birds, Insects

Allergy

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Tropical

Asafoetida

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Ericales

Family

Fagaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Ferula

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

130141

1 27800

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Properties of Asafoetida and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Asafoetida and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Asafoetida and Boxberry. Asafoetida doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Asafoetida does not have fragrant flowers. Asafoetida has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage and Boxberry has allergic reactions like convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems and Miscarriage. 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 Asafoetida and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Asafoetida and Boxberry

Season and care of Asafoetida and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Asafoetida and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Asafoetida and Boxberry Physical Information

Asafoetida and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Asafoetida and Boxberry are as follows:

Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Asafoetida and Boxberry

Care of Asafoetida and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.