Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
South America
South America, Southern Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bog Garden, Boggy areas, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Odd Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
By dividing rhizomes, tubers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove shoots
Prune for size control
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Deers, Scale Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in making champagne
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VASCONCELLEA x heilbornii
RUMOHRA adiantiformis
Common Name
Babaco, Mountain Papaya
leatherleaf fern
leathery shieldfern
iron fern
7-weeks-fern
climbing shield fern
In Hindi
Babaco
leatherleaf
In German
Babaco
Leatherleaf
In French
Babaco
Leatherleaf
In Spanish
Babaco
leatherleaf
In Greek
Babaco
Leatherleaf
In Portuguese
Babaco
leatherleaf
In Polish
Babaco
Leatherleaf
In Latin
Babaco
Leatherleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Brassicales
Polypodiales
Family
Caricaceae
Dryopteridaceae
Genus
Vasconcellea
Rumohra
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Babaco and Leatherleaf
Season and care of Babaco and Leatherleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Babaco and Leatherleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Babaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Babaco is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Babaco is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Babaco and Leatherleaf Physical Information
Babaco and Leatherleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Babaco height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf height is 45.70 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Babaco and Leatherleaf are as follows:
Babaco flower color: Yellow green
Babaco leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Leatherleaf flower color:
- Leatherleaf leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Babaco and Leatherleaf
Care of Babaco and Leatherleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Babaco pruning is done Remove shoots and Leatherleaf pruning is done Prune for size control. In summer Babaco needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leatherleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.