Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover
Botanical Name
CHILOPSIS linearis
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Desert Willow
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
रेगिस्तान विलो
अजवाइन
In German
Wüsten Weide
Ajowan
In French
desert Willow
Ajowan
In Spanish
Desert Willow
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
έρημο Willow
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Willow deserto
aipo
In Polish
desert Willow
seler
In Latin
desert Willow
semina Carom
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Chilopsis
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Willow and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Desert Willow and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Willow and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Willow season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Desert Willow and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Desert Willow and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Willow and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Willow and Ajwain plant
Care of Desert Willow and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow 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.