Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Southeastern United States, Central America, South America
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
Types
Field Corn, Sweet Corn, Baby Corn, Indian Corn
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
Sunset Zone
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Magenta, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach, Burgundy, Dark Red, Dark Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Alpine, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ZEA mays 'Cutie Pops'
GERANIUM subcaulescens
Common Name
Indian Corn
Cranesbill
In Hindi
इंडियन मकई
Hydrangea
In German
Mahiz
Hortensie
In Spanish
Maíz indio
Hortensia
In Greek
Αραβόσιτος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
milho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Indian Corn
Hortensja
In Latin
Latin Re frumentaria
Hibiscus
Family
Poaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Properties of Indian Corn and Cranesbill
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Corn and Cranesbill? We provide you with everything About Indian Corn and Cranesbill. Indian Corn doesn't have thorns and Cranesbill doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Corn does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Corn has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting and Cranesbill has allergic reactions like Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing and Vomiting. 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 Indian Corn and Cranesbill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Corn and Cranesbill
Season and care of Indian Corn and Cranesbill is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Corn and Cranesbill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Corn season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cranesbill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Indian Corn is Loam and for Cranesbill is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Corn is Neutral and for Cranesbill is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Corn and Cranesbill Physical Information
Indian Corn and Cranesbill physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Corn height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Cranesbill height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Indian Corn and Cranesbill are as follows:
Indian Corn flower color:
Indian Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cranesbill flower color: Magenta and Black
- Cranesbill leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Indian Corn and Cranesbill
Care of Indian Corn and Cranesbill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cranesbill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cranesbill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.