Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-11
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Lobelia
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Lobelia
bald cypress
In German
Lobelie
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Lobelia
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Lobelia
ciprés calvo
In Greek
λοβηλία
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Lobélia
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Lobelia
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Lobelia
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Pinopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Bald Cypress
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Bald Cypress? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Bald Cypress. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Bald Cypress doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Bald Cypress has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Bald Cypress and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Lobelia and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Bald Cypress season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Lobelia and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Lobelia and Bald Cypress
Care of Lobelia and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
