Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Polynesia
Habitat
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Gray
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Frost
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
-
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
NEPETA cataria
Plerandra elegantissima
Common Name
Cat Nip, Catnip
False Aralia
In German
Katzenminze
falsch Aralia
In French
cataire
faux Aralia
In Spanish
Catnip
Falso Aralia
In Greek
Είδος δυόσμου
Λάθος Aralia
In Portuguese
catnip
Aralia false
In Polish
Kocimiętka
fałsz Aralia
In Latin
catnip
falsum Aralia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Catnip and False Aralia
Season and care of Catnip and False Aralia is important to know. While considering everything about Catnip and False Aralia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Catnip season is Spring, Summer and Fall and False Aralia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for False Aralia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline.
Catnip and False Aralia Physical Information
Catnip and False Aralia physical information is very important for comparison. Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Catnip and False Aralia are as follows:
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Care of Catnip and False Aralia
Care of Catnip and False Aralia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.