Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
-
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Cotyledon
Heidekraut
In French
Cotyledon
bruyère
In Spanish
Cotyledon
brezo
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
ερείκη
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
urze
In Latin
Cotyledon
Heather
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Calluna
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Heather
Season and care of Cotyledon and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Cotyledon and Heather Physical Information
Cotyledon and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Heather are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Cotyledon and Heather
Care of Cotyledon and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.