Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs, Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Eastern Asia, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Platycodon grandiflorus Astra series, Platycodon grandiflorus Fuji series, Platycodon grandiflorus 'Komachi', Platycodon grandiflorus 'Sentimental Blue'
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin rash
Skin irritation
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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
PLATYCODON grandiflorus( Apoyama Group)
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Balloon Flower
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
Balloon flower
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Ballonblume
Shortleaf Pine
In French
balloon Flower
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
globo de planta de flor
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
μπαλόνι εργοστάσιο λουλούδι
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Balão flor planta
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Balon kwiat roślin
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
balloon flos plant
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Embryophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Balloon Flower season is Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Balloon Flower is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Balloon Flower is Acidic and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Balloon Flower height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Balloon Flower flower color: White, Blue and Pink
Balloon Flower leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Balloon Flower and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Balloon Flower and Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.