Homalomena

Pinkroot

About Homalomena and Pinkroot

Homalomena

Pinkroot

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Types

Number of Varieties

1201

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Habitat

Humid climates

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-124-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 24

21,22

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

35.60 cm91.40 cm

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Cuttings, From bulbs

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Facts

Allergy

Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Rheumatism

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Rhizomes

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Other Uses

Leaves used for wrapping food

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical

Homalomena

Spigelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arales

Gentianales

Family

Araceae

Loganiceae

Genus

Homalomena

Spigelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

12260

1 27800

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Properties of Homalomena and Pinkroot

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

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Season and Care of Homalomena and Pinkroot

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

Homalomena and Pinkroot Physical Information

Homalomena and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Pinkroot are as follows:

Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green

Care of Homalomena and Pinkroot

Care of Homalomena and Pinkroot 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 Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.