Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Western United States
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Green, Tan
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AFROCARPUS gracilior
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Common Name
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
In Hindi
फर्न पाइन
Hydrangea
In German
Fern Pinien
Hortensie
In French
pin Fern
Hortensia
In Spanish
pino helecho
Hortensia
In Greek
Fern πεύκο
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
pinho Fern
Hortênsia
In Polish
Fern sosna
Hortensja
In Latin
Fern pinus
Hibiscus
Family
Podocarpaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Wondering what are the properties of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot? We provide you with everything About Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot. Fern Pine doesn't have thorns and Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns. Also Fern Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Fern Pine has allergic reactions like and Arrowleaf Balsamroot 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 Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Season and care of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot is important to know. While considering everything about Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline.
Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot Physical Information
Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot physical information is very important for comparison. Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot are as follows:
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Care of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Care of Fern Pine and Arrowleaf Balsamroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.