Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
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White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
SESAMUM indicum
Common Name
False Aralia
Sesame
In German
falsch Aralia
Sesam
In French
faux Aralia
Sésame
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
Sésamo
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
Σουσάμι
In Portuguese
Aralia false
Sésamo
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Sezam
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Sesamae
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pedaliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of False Aralia and Sesame
Wondering what are the properties of False Aralia and Sesame? We provide you with everything About False Aralia and Sesame. False Aralia doesn't have thorns and Sesame doesn't have thorns. Also False Aralia does not have fragrant flowers. False Aralia has allergic reactions like and Sesame has allergic reactions like . 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 False Aralia and Sesame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of False Aralia and Sesame
Season and care of False Aralia and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sesame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sesame is Neutral.
False Aralia and Sesame Physical Information
False Aralia and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Sesame are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color:
Care of False Aralia and Sesame
Care of False Aralia and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.