Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Bitter Almonds, Chinese Almonds, Green Almonds
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3b, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
Apply 12-12-12 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Almond brownline and decline, Almond kernel shrivel, Alternaria Leaf Spot, Hull rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mild Allergen, Nausea, Swelling in mouth
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Acne, Blackheads, Good for skin, Moisturizing, Prevents greying of hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Antiemetic, Antitumor, Emollient, Nutritive, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Blended with water to make almond milk, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for making dark grey to green dye, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
PRUNUS dulcis
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Almond, Sweet Almond
In Hindi
Leucojum
मीठा बादाम
In German
Leucojum
Süße Mandel
In French
Leucojum
Amande douce
In Spanish
Leucojum
Almendra dulce
In Greek
Leucojum
Sweet Almond
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Amêndoas doces
In Polish
Leucojum
słodkich migdałów
In Latin
Leucojum
Almond Pulchra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Sweet Almond
Season and care of Leucojum and Sweet Almond is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Sweet Almond Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Almond season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Almond is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Almond is Neutral.
Leucojum and Sweet Almond Physical Information
Leucojum and Sweet Almond physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Sweet Almond height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Sweet Almond are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Sweet Almond flower color: White and Light Pink
- Sweet Almond leaf color: Light Green
Care of Leucojum and Sweet Almond
Care of Leucojum and Sweet Almond include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Almond pruning is done Heading cuts, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Almond needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.