Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
  
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
  
Types
Not available
  
White Spanish
Gladalan White
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
  
Cropland, Farms, gardens
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lobed
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Late Spring, Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Sets
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
  
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
  
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
  
Aphids, Insects, Snails
  
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
  
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
  
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
  
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
  
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
  
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
  
Garden Onion, White Onion
  
In Hindi
Bidens
  
प्याज
  
In German
Bidens
  
Zwiebel
  
In French
Bidens
  
Oignon
  
In Spanish
Bidens
  
Cebolla
  
In Greek
Bidens
  
Κρεμμύδι
  
In Portuguese
Bidens
  
Cebola
  
In Polish
Bidens
  
Cebula
  
In Latin
Bidens
  
cepa
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Liliaceae
  
Genus
Bidens
  
Allium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Coreopsideae
  
Allieae
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Allioideae
  
Season and Care of Bidens and White Onion
Season and care of Bidens and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Onion season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Bidens and White Onion Physical Information
Bidens and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Bidens and White Onion are as follows:
Care of Bidens and White Onion
Care of Bidens and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.