Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Herbs, Shrub
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Japonica , Speciosa , Superba
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
low mountains, Lower slopes, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
  
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
10-5
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Orange Red
  
Pale White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Lemon yellow, Light Yellow Green, Yellow Orange
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Circular
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Grafting, Hardwood Cuttings
  
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer, Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
  
Flowers
Showy
  
None
  
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
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
  
Allergy
Unknown
  
Abdominal distension
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
CHAENOMELES 'Orange Delight'
  
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
  
Common Name
Japanese Quince , Japonica
  
Dwarf Bamboo
  
In Hindi
Flowering Quince
  
अजवाइन
  
In German
Flowering Quince
  
Ajowan
  
In French
Flowering Quince
  
Ajowan
  
In Spanish
Flowering Quince
  
Trachyspermum ammi
  
In Greek
Flowering Quince
  
σπόρους καραμπίνα
  
In Portuguese
Flowering Quince
  
aipo
  
In Polish
Flowering Quince
  
seler
  
In Latin
Flowering Quince
  
semina Carom
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Apiales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Apiaceae
  
Genus
Chaenomeles
  
Trachyspermum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Apieae
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Apioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Quince season is Spring and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Quince is Clay, Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Quince is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Quince height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Flowering Quince flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Flowering Quince leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant
Care of Flowering Quince and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Quince pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.