Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Herbs
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
India, Iran
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-3
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Asafoetida
In Hindi
Balloon flower
हींग
In German
Ballonblume
asafoetida
In French
balloon Flower
Asafoetida
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Asa fétida
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Asafoetida
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Asafoetida
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Asafoetida
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Applicable
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
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.