Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Damp forests, Farms, Fields, Forests, Open areas, Open Forest, Open Plains, open Woodlands, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-1
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
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Bacteria, Bacterial leaf spot, Beet armyworm, Cutworms, Damping off, Damping-off, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Watery soft rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
anti-cancer, Fiber, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
CORIANDRUM sativum
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Cilantro, Coriander
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
धनिया
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Koriander
In French
Bassia scoparia
Coriandre
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Cilantro
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Κολίανδρο
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Coentro
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Kolendra
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
coriandrum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coriandreae
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kochia and Coriander
Season and care of Kochia and Coriander is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Coriander Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Coriander season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coriander is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coriander is Neutral.
Kochia and Coriander Physical Information
Kochia and Coriander physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Coriander height is 20.30 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Coriander are as follows:
Kochia flower color: Not Available
Kochia leaf color: Light Green
Coriander flower color: White and Light Pink
- Coriander leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Kochia and Coriander
Care of Kochia and Coriander 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 Coriander pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Coriander needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.