Gomphrena

Hornbeam

About Gomphrena and Hornbeam

Gomphrena

Hornbeam

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Central America

Europe, Turkey

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Terrestrial

hedge rows, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-122-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

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

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

Carpinus betulus

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

In Hindi

Gomphrena

हानबीन

In German

Gomphrena

Hainbuche

In French

Gomphrena

charme

In Spanish

Gomphrena

carpe

In Greek

Gomphrena

γαύρος

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

choupo-branco

In Polish

Gomphrena

grab

In Latin

Gomphrena

Item carpinus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Fagales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Carpinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Coryloideae

Number of Species

9038

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Hornbeam

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

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Hornbeam

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

Gomphrena and Hornbeam Physical Information

Gomphrena and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Hornbeam are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green

Care of Gomphrena and Hornbeam

Care of Gomphrena and Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.