Homalomena

Partridge Pea

About Homalomena and Partridge Pea

Homalomena

Partridge Pea

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Vegetable

Origin

Mediterranean

Types

Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma

Number of Varieties

1202

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates

Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-12-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

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

Habit

Clump-Forming

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

35.60 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm20.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

White, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green, Sea Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Nausia, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Leaves used for wrapping food

Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Number of Species

12221

1 27800

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Properties of Homalomena and Partridge Pea

Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Partridge Pea? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Partridge Pea. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Partridge Pea doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Partridge Pea has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic. 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 Homalomena and Partridge Pea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Homalomena and Partridge Pea

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

Homalomena and Partridge Pea Physical Information

Homalomena and Partridge Pea physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Partridge Pea are as follows:

Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green

Care of Homalomena and Partridge Pea

Care of Homalomena and Partridge Pea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Partridge Pea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Partridge Pea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.