Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
America, Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Dark Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink, Crimson, Dark Red
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE fruticosa
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Good Luck Tree, Hawaiian Ti, Tiplant
Verbena
In Hindi
Hydrangea
verbena
In German
Hortensie
Eisenkraut
In French
Hortensia
verveine
In Spanish
Hortensia
Verbena
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
verbena
In Polish
Hortensja
werbena
In Latin
Hibiscus
Grindelia
Family
Liliaceae
Verbenaceae
Season and Care of Good Luck Tree and Verbena
Season and care of Good Luck Tree and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Good Luck Tree and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Good Luck Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Good Luck Tree is Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Good Luck Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Good Luck Tree and Verbena Physical Information
Good Luck Tree and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Good Luck Tree height is 320.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Good Luck Tree and Verbena are as follows:
Good Luck Tree flower color: White and Purple
Good Luck Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green, Pink and Dark Red
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Good Luck Tree and Verbena
Care of Good Luck Tree and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Good Luck Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Good Luck Tree needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.