Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
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
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Blue Berry Tree
In German
Ballonblume
Blue Berry Baum
In French
balloon Flower
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Blue Berry
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Blue Berry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Blue Berry Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Blue Berry are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Blue Berry
Care of Balloon Flower and Blue Berry 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 Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.