Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
China
Types
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Ginkgo biloba
Habitat
gardens, Temperate Regions
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mosquito
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, Wood log is used in making fences
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASSIA scoparia
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
Common Name
Burningbush, Kochia
Ginkgo
In Hindi
Bassia scoparia
बालकुवारी
In German
Besen-Radmelde
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
In French
Bassia scoparia
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
In Spanish
Kochia scoparia
Gingo, Árbol de oro
In Greek
Bassia scoparia
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
In Portuguese
Bassia scoparia
Nogueira-do-Japão
In Polish
Mietelnik żakula
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
In Latin
Bassia scoparia
Gingko
Phylum
Angiosperms
Ginkgophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ginkgoopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ginkgoales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Ginkgoaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Cycad
Subfamily
Camphorosmoideae
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Season and Care of Kochia and Ginkgo
Season and care of Kochia and Ginkgo is important to know. While considering everything about Kochia and Ginkgo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kochia season is Fall and Ginkgo season is Fall. The type of soil for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral.
Kochia and Ginkgo Physical Information
Kochia and Ginkgo physical information is very important for comparison. Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Kochia and Ginkgo are as follows:
Care of Kochia and Ginkgo
Care of Kochia and Ginkgo 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 Ginkgo pruning is done 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 Ginkgo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.