Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Eustoma grandiflorum
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
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Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
pinkroot
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Spigelia
In French
Floride Lisianthus
Spigelia
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Spigelia
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
Spigelia
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Spigelia
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Spigelia
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Spigelia
Order
Gentianales
Gentianales
Family
Gentianaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
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Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Pinkroot season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Florida Lisianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.