Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Pinus banksiana
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
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
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cushion
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
PINUS banksiana
Common Name
Balloon Flower
grey pine
scrub pine
In Hindi
Balloon flower
जैक पाइन
In German
Ballonblume
Jack Kiefer
In French
balloon Flower
pin gris
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
jack pine
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
υποδοχή πεύκο
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
jack pine
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
sosna Banksa
In Latin
balloon flos plant
pinus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Jack Pine
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Jack Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Jack Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Jack Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Jack Pine Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Jack Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Jack Pine are as follows:
Care of Balloon Flower and Jack Pine
Care of Balloon Flower and Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.