Type
Herbs
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Number of Varieties
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
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 1
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
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CORIANDRUM sativum
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Cilantro, Coriander
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
धनिया
Bassia scoparia
In German
Koriander
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Coriandre
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Cilantro
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Κολίανδρο
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Coentro
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Kolendra
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
coriandrum
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Apiaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Coriandreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Camphorosmoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Coriander and Kochia
Season and care of Coriander and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Coriander and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coriander season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Kochia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coriander is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coriander is Neutral and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coriander and Kochia Physical Information
Coriander and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Coriander and Kochia are as follows:
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Kochia flower color: Not Available
- Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coriander and Kochia
Care of Coriander and Kochia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots and Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.