Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Asia, Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Insignificant
Yes
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
-
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
GEUM rivale
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
Pansy
In Hindi
Hydrangea
स्रीवत
In German
Hortensie
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Hortensia
Pensée
In Spanish
Hortensia
Pensamiento
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Hortensja
Bratek
In Latin
Hibiscus
Cinaede fill
Family
Rosaceae
Violaceae
Properties of Chocolate-root and Pansy
Wondering what are the properties of Chocolate-root and Pansy? We provide you with everything About Chocolate-root and Pansy. Chocolate-root doesn't have thorns and Pansy 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 Pansy 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 Pansy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chocolate-root and Pansy
Season and care of Chocolate-root and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Chocolate-root and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chocolate-root season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Pansy season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Chocolate-root is Light and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chocolate-root is Acidic and for Pansy is Acidic.
Chocolate-root and Pansy Physical Information
Chocolate-root and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Chocolate-root and Pansy are as follows:
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Chocolate-root and Pansy
Care of Chocolate-root and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.