Balloon Flower

Asafoetida

About Balloon Flower and Asafoetida

Balloon Flower

Asafoetida

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial

Herbs

1.3 Origin

China, Eastern Asia, Japan

India, Iran

1.4 Types

Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'

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1.4.1 Number of Varieties

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411 (About Canna)

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1.5 Habitat

Grassland, Hillside

Desert, Mountains

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

3-8

4-8

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

8-3

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1.8 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

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1.9 Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

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15.20 cm

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100.00 cm

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2.1.2 Minimum Width

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20.30 cm

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40.00 cm

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2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Blue, Pink

Yellow green

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Not Available

Brownish Red

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Sea Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Sea Green

Green, Dark Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Sea Green

Orange, Brown, Orange Red

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

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2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Cushion

Compound

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Early Spring, Spring

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

4.2 How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Divison, Seedlings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

4.7 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

4.8 Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

4.9 Pests and Diseases

Slugs, Snails

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

Showy

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

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5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Medium

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Birds

5.12 Allergy

Asthma, Skin rash

convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis

Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Seeds

6.2.3 Other Uses

Used As Food

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

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Edible, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)

Ferula assa-foetida

7.2 Common Name

Balloon Flower

Asafoetida

7.2.1 In Hindi

Balloon flower

हींग

7.2.2 In German

Ballonblume

asafoetida

7.2.3 In French

balloon Flower

Asafoetida

7.2.4 In Spanish

globo de planta de flor

Asa fétida

7.2.5 In Greek

μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι

Μηδικό σίλφιο

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Balão flor planta

Asafoetida

7.2.7 In Polish

Balon kwiat roślin

Asafoetida

7.2.8 In Latin

balloon flos plant

Asafoetida

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Embryophyta

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Dicotyledonae

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Asterales

Apiales

8.5 Family

Campanulaceae

Fagaceae

8.6 Genus

Platycodon

Ferula

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

8.8 Tribe

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8.9 Subfamily

Not Available

Not Applicable

8.10 Number of Species

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Properties of Balloon Flower and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Balloon Flower and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Balloon Flower and Asafoetida. Balloon Flower doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Balloon Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Balloon Flower has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin rash. 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 Balloon Flower and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Asafoetida

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

Balloon Flower and Asafoetida Physical Information

Balloon Flower and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Asafoetida are as follows:

Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Balloon Flower and Asafoetida

Care of Balloon Flower and Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida 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 Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.