Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diabetes
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Globe Amaranth
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In Hindi
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In German
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In French
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In Spanish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In Greek
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In Polish
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
In Latin
GOMPHRENA globosa
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Amaranthaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Gomphrena
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf. Globe Amaranth doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Globe Amaranth does not have fragrant flowers. Globe Amaranth has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Twinleaf has allergic reactions like 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 Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf
Season and care of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Globe Amaranth is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf Physical Information
Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf are as follows:
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf
Care of Globe Amaranth and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Amaranth pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.