Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Southern Africa
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
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
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
H1, 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
Orange, Gold, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Succulent
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Cut Bulbs
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
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
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
ALOE ferox
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
In Hindi
Balloon flower
केप मुसब्बर
In German
Ballonblume
Cape Aloe
In French
balloon Flower
Cap Aloe
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Cabo Aloe
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Κέιπ Αλόη
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Cape Aloe
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Cape Aloe
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Cape Aloe
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
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 Cape Aloe
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Cape Aloe season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe
Care of Balloon Flower and Cape Aloe 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 Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.