Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central America, South America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Dry root rot, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for the Scalp, Natural Sunscreen, Promotes healthy skin, Removes dandruff
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Detoxification, Digestive, Improve heart health, osteoporosis
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERSEA americana 'Reed'( Guatemalan Strain)
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Avocado, Guatemalan Avocado
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
एवोकाडो
pinkroot
In German
Avocado
Spigelia
In French
Avocat
Spigelia
In Spanish
Aguacate
Spigelia
In Greek
Αβοκάντο
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Abacate
Spigelia
In Polish
Awokado
Spigelia
In Latin
Avocado
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Gentianales
Family
Lauraceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Avocado and Pinkroot
Season and care of Avocado and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Avocado and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Avocado season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Avocado is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Avocado is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Avocado and Pinkroot Physical Information
Avocado and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Avocado height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Avocado and Pinkroot are as follows:
Avocado flower color: White and Yellow
Avocado leaf color: Dark Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Avocado and Pinkroot
Care of Avocado and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Avocado pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Avocado needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.