Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Habitat
Upland
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-8
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Crimson
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Daphne plant
Asafoetida
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
हींग
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
asafoetida
In French
plante Daphne
Asafoetida
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Asa fétida
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Asafoetida
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Asafoetida
In Latin
Daphne plant
Asafoetida
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Daphne and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Daphne and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Daphne and Asafoetida. Daphne doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Daphne does not have fragrant flowers. Daphne has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Daphne and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Daphne and Asafoetida
Season and care of Daphne and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Daphne and Asafoetida Physical Information
Daphne and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Asafoetida are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Asafoetida
Care of Daphne and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.