Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Cactus or Succulent, Herbs
  
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Southern Africa
  
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Open Plains, Semi arid regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Chartreuse
  
Orange, Gold, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
  
Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
  
Blue Green, Pink, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Blue Green, Rose, Orange Red
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Succulent
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
  
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut Bulbs
  
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
  
Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Landscape Designing
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
  
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes, Fever, Frostbite, Inflammation, Itching, Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, Sunburn
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
  
Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
  
ALOE ferox
  
Common Name
Dill
  
Bitter Aloe, Red Aloe, Tap Aloe
  
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
  
केप मुसब्बर
  
In German
Dill Pflanze
  
Cape Aloe
  
In French
Dill usine
  
Cap Aloe
  
In Spanish
Dill Planta
  
Cabo Aloe
  
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
  
Κέιπ Αλόη
  
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
  
Cape Aloe
  
In Polish
Dill roślin
  
Cape Aloe
  
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
  
Cape Aloe
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Apiales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Apiaceae
  
Aloaceae
  
Genus
Anethum
  
Aloe
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asphodeloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Dill and Cape Aloe
Season and care of Dill and Cape Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Cape Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Cape Aloe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Cape Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Cape Aloe is Neutral.
Dill and Cape Aloe Physical Information
Dill and Cape Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cape Aloe height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dill and Cape Aloe are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Cape Aloe flower color: Orange, Gold and Salmon
- Cape Aloe leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Dill and Cape Aloe
Care of Dill and Cape Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cape Aloe pruning is done Cut Bulbs. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.