Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Shrub
Habitat
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, root cutting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Beans
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Edible seed
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COTYLEDON
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
Physostegia
In Hindi
बीजपत्र
Physostegia
In German
Cotyledon
Physostegia
In French
Cotyledon
Physostegia
In Spanish
Cotyledon
Physostegia
In Greek
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Cotyledon
Physostegia
In Polish
Liścień
Physostegia
In Latin
Cotyledon
Physostegia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Crassulaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Cotyledon L.
Physostegia
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cotyledon and Physostegia
Season and care of Cotyledon and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Cotyledon and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cotyledon is Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cotyledon is Neutral and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cotyledon and Physostegia Physical Information
Cotyledon and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cotyledon and Physostegia are as follows:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Cotyledon and Physostegia
Care of Cotyledon and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Physostegia pruning is done 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 Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.