Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Nasal Congestion
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
Bidens alba
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
Bidens
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Bidens
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Bidens
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
Bidens
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
Bidens
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Bidens
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Bidens
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Bidens
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coreopsideae
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Heart of Flame and Bidens
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Bidens? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Bidens. Heart of Flame has thorns and Bidens doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Bidens has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Heart of Flame and Bidens and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Bidens
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Bidens is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Bidens Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bidens season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Bidens is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Bidens is Neutral.
Heart of Flame and Bidens Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Bidens physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Bidens are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Bidens flower color: Yellow
- Bidens leaf color: Green
Care of Heart of Flame and Bidens
Care of Heart of Flame and Bidens include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.