Gomphrena

Arbutus

About Gomphrena and Arbutus

Gomphrena

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Central America

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

312

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Habitat

Terrestrial

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

9-6

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Arbutus

In Hindi

Gomphrena

सदाबहार

In German

Gomphrena

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Gomphrena

arbousier

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Arbitus

In Greek

Gomphrena

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

árbuto

In Polish

Gomphrena

mącznik

In Latin

Gomphrena

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Ericales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

908

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Arbutus. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Arbutus 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 Gomphrena and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Arbutus

Season and care of Gomphrena and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Gomphrena and Arbutus Physical Information

Gomphrena and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Arbutus are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Gomphrena and Arbutus

Care of Gomphrena and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gomphrena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.