Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Chorisia speciosa
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Ivory
Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for producing cooking oil, Used in paper industry
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CHORISIA speciosa
APIOS americana
Common Name
Chorisia, Floss Silk Tree, Silk Floss Tree
American potato-bean, Ground-bean, Groundnut
In Hindi
Chorisia
Hydrangea
In German
Chorisia
Hortensie
In French
Chorisia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Chorisia
Hortensia
In Greek
Chorisia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Chorisia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Chorisia
Hortensja
In Latin
Chorisia
Hibiscus
Family
Bombacaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Chorisia and Groundnut
Season and care of Chorisia and Groundnut is important to know. While considering everything about Chorisia and Groundnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chorisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Groundnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chorisia is Loam, Sand and for Groundnut is Loam while the PH of soil for Chorisia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Groundnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Chorisia and Groundnut Physical Information
Chorisia and Groundnut physical information is very important for comparison. Chorisia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Groundnut height is 18.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Chorisia and Groundnut are as follows:
Chorisia flower color: Purple, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Ivory
Chorisia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Groundnut flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Burgundy, Dark Red and Brown
- Groundnut leaf color: Green
Care of Chorisia and Groundnut
Care of Chorisia and Groundnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chorisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Groundnut pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chorisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Groundnut needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.