Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
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Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
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
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Capnoides
In German
Ballonblume
Capnoides
In French
balloon Flower
capnoides
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Capnoides
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Capnoides
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Capnoides
In Latin
balloon flos plant
capnoides
Phylum
Embryophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Dicotyledonae
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asterales
Agaricales
Family
Campanulaceae
Fumariaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Hypholoma
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Capnoides
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Capnoides Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Capnoides are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Capnoides
Care of Balloon Flower and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.