Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Shrub
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Blood tonic
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Groundcover
Botanical Name
COTONEASTER
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
cotoneaster
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
cotoneaster
अजवाइन
In German
Zwergmispel
Ajowan
In French
cotonéaster
Ajowan
In Spanish
Cotoneaster
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Cotoneaster
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
cotoneaster
aipo
In Latin
Cornus
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cotoneaster
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cotoneaster height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant
Care of Cotoneaster and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.