Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Gout, Rheumatism, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
ARDISIA humilis
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Ardisia, low shoebutton
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
Ardisia
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Ardisia
In French
Bassia scoparia
Ardisia
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Ardisia
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Ardisia
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Ardisia
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Ardisia
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Ardisia
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Primulales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Myrsinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Ardisia
Season and care of Kochia and Ardisia is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Ardisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Ardisia season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ardisia is Loam while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ardisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Ardisia Physical Information
Kochia and Ardisia physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ardisia height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Ardisia are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Ardisia flower color: White, Pink and Magenta
- Ardisia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Kochia and Ardisia
Care of Kochia and Ardisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches and Ardisia pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Ardisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.