Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Strap shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Bulb fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
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
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
Alzheimer’s Disease
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Fibre
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
Leucojum aestivum
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Leucojum, summer snowflake
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
Leucojum
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Leucojum
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Leucojum
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
Leucojum
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
Leucojum
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Leucojum
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Leucojum
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Leucojum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Properties of Heart of Flame and Leucojum
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Leucojum. Heart of Flame has thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Leucojum
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heart of Flame and Leucojum Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Leucojum are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
- Leucojum leaf color: Green
Care of Heart of Flame and Leucojum
Care of Heart of Flame and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.