Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
8-15
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Butterflies
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
AMMI majus
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
धनिया
बिशप निराना
In German
Koriander
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Coriandre
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Cilantro
biznaga
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Coentro
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Kolendra
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
coriandrum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Coriandrum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Coriander and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Coriander and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Coriander and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Coriander and Bishop's Weed
Care of Coriander and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.