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About Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond


About Indian Almond and Great Blue Lobelia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Fruit, Perennial, Tree   

Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada   
Africa, Asia, Australia   

Types
Not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods   
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8   
Not Available   

AHS Heat Zone
8-1   
Not Available   

Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17   
Not Available   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Spreading   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.00 cm   
99+
500.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
600.00 cm   
37

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet   
Non Flowering Plant   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Dark Brown, Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green   
Red   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Red   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lanceolate   
Broadly Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall   
Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   
Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site   
Dry soil   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Low   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil   
Needs less watering   

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   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails   
Not Available   

Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site   
Dry soil   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems   
Making cosmetics   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis   
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Grown for shade, Used As Food   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower   
Edible, Fruit Tree   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica   
Terminalia catappa   

Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia   
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond   

In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ   
जंगली बादाम   

In German
Great Blue Lobelia   
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel   

In French
Great Lobelia bleu   
Badamier   

In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul   
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe   

In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia   
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο   

In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul   
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia   

In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia   
Migdałecznik właściwy   

In Latin
Blue Lobelia   
inti almont   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Campanulales   
Myrtales   

Family
Lobeliaceae   
Combretaceae   

Genus
Lobelia   
Terminilia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Lobelioideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
415   
38
100   
99+

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Properties of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond

Wondering what are the properties of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond? We provide you with everything About Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond. Great Blue Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Indian Almond doesn't have thorns. Also Great Blue Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Great Blue Lobelia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic if not prepared properly and Indian Almond has allergic reactions like Skin irritation, Skin rash and Toxic if not prepared properly. 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 Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond

Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Indian Almond season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Indian Almond is Loam while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral.

Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond Physical Information

Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond are as follows:

Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond

Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Indian Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Indian Almond pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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