Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Terminalia arjuna
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Kidney Disease
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Arjuna
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Cotyledon
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Cotyledon
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
arjuna
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Liścień
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Latin
Cotyledon
arjuna
Family
Crassulaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Terminilia
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arjuna Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree
Care of Cotyledon and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.