Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Latin America and the Caribbean
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
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-12
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, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
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
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Bronchitis, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Kidney Stones, Malaria, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Pride of Barbados
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Pride of Barbados
In German
Ballonblume
Stolz von Barbados
In French
balloon Flower
Fierté de la Barbade
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Orgullo de Barbados
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Υπερηφάνεια των Μπαρμπάντος
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Offs Pridi Varvias
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Pridi offs Varvias
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Pridi offs Varvias
Phylum
Embryophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Platycodon
Caesalpinia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Pride of Barbados season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Pride of Barbados is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Pride of Barbados is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pride of Barbados height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Pride of Barbados flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Pride of Barbados leaf color: Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados
Care of Balloon Flower and Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados 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 Pride of Barbados needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.