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About Joshua Tree and Evening Primrose


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Perennial  
Cactus or Succulent, Tree  

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States  
Southwestern United States, Mexico  

Types
Apricot Delight, Copper canyon  
Not Available  

Number of Varieties
13  
99+
Not Available  

Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas  
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8  
6-10  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
12-7  

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23  

Habit
Clump-Forming  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
0.10 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
White, Ivory  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Not Available  

Fruit Color
Tan  
Light Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Gray Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong  
Linear  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Very Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Variety of soil types  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed  

Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails  
Brown Spots, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types  
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Insects  
Not Available  

Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation  
Not Available  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Decorating walls  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss  
Not Available  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Eczema  
Not Available  

Part of Plant Used
Root  
Not Available  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  
Not Available  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border  
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
OENOTHERA 'Cold Crick'  
YUCCA brevifolia  

Common Name
Suncups, sundrops  
yucca palm tree yucca palm tree yucca  

In Hindi
Evening Primrose  
Joshua Tree  

In German
Evening Primrose  
Joshua Tree  

In French
onagre  
Joshua Tree  

In Spanish
onagra  
Árbol de Joshua  

In Greek
Νυχτολούλουδο  
Joshua Tree  

In Portuguese
Evening Primrose  
Joshua Tree  

In Polish
wiesiołka  
Joshua Tree  

In Latin
vespere Primrose  
Joshua ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Myrtales  
Asparagales  

Family
Onagraceae  
Agavaceae  

Genus
Oenothera  
Yucca  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
Onagreae  
Not Available  

Subfamily
Onagroideae  
Not Available  

Number of Species
145  
99+
50  
99+

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Properties of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree? We provide you with everything About Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree. Evening Primrose doesn't have thorns and Joshua Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Evening Primrose does not have fragrant flowers. Evening Primrose has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and Joshua Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and 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 Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree

Season and care of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evening Primrose season is Summer and Joshua Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Evening Primrose is Loam, Sand and for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evening Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree Physical Information

Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Evening Primrose height is 1.00 cm and width 0.10 cm whereas Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree are as follows:

Care of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree

Care of Evening Primrose and Joshua Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evening Primrose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Joshua Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Evening Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Joshua Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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