Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Northern Africa
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Moist Ditches, River side, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
7-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Acne, Menstrual Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Stomach Ulcers, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Herb, Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
ALOE vera
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Aloe vera, Korphad
In Hindi
Balloon flower
एलोविरा
In German
Ballonblume
Aloe Vera
In French
balloon Flower
Aloe vera
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Aloe vera
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Αλόη
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Aloe Vera
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Aloes
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Aloe Vera
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Aloe Vera season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Aloe Vera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Aloe Vera is Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Aloe Vera height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Aloe Vera flower color: Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Aloe Vera leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera
Care of Balloon Flower and Aloe Vera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Balloon Flower pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aloe Vera pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aloe Vera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.