Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
-
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Leaves used for wrapping food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
In Hindi
Homalomena
Twinleaf
In German
Homalomena
Twinleaf
In French
Homalomena
Twinleaf
In Spanish
Homalomena
Twinleaf
In Greek
Homalomena
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
homalomena
Twinleaf
In Polish
Homalomena
Twinleaf
In Latin
Homalomena
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Homalomena
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Homalomena and Twinleaf
Wondering what are the properties of Homalomena and Twinleaf? We provide you with everything About Homalomena and Twinleaf. Homalomena doesn't have thorns and Twinleaf doesn't have thorns. Also Homalomena does not have fragrant flowers. Homalomena has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Throat itching and Toxic and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Homalomena and Twinleaf
Season and care of Homalomena and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Homalomena and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Homalomena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Homalomena is Loam, Sand and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Homalomena and Twinleaf Physical Information
Homalomena and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Homalomena and Twinleaf are as follows:
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Homalomena and Twinleaf
Care of Homalomena and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.