Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Trees
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
China, Korea
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Sophora japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Elliptic
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Asthma, Bronchitis, chest congestion, Cold, Cough, Diabetes, improved insulin resistance, Sore throat, Tonsillitis, tuberculosis
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Gobur champ
In German
Ballonblume
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
balloon Flower
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Japanese Pagoda season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Balloon Flower and Japanese Pagoda 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 Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Balloon Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.