Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Leucojum aestivum
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
-9999
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
10.50 cm
10.00 cm
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Leucojum
In German
Hortensie
Leucojum
In French
Hortensia
Leucojum
In Spanish
Hortensia
Leucojum
In Greek
υδραγεία
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Leucojum
In Polish
Hortensja
Leucojum
In Latin
Hibiscus
Leucojum
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Leucojum. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Chocolate-root does not have fragrant flowers. Chocolate-root has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Leucojum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chocolate-root and Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Leucojum
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Leucojum season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chocolate-root and Leucojum Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Leucojum are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Leucojum
Care of Chocolate-root and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.