Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
America
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
GEUM rivale
Common Name
Lobelia
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
Lobelia
Hydrangea
In German
Lobelie
Hortensie
In French
Lobelia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Lobelia
Hortensia
In Greek
λοβηλία
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Hortênsia
In Polish
Lobelia
Hortensja
In Latin
Lobelia
Hibiscus
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Properties of Lobelia and Chocolate-root
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Chocolate-root? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Chocolate-root. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Lobelia and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Chocolate-root season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Lobelia and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Lobelia and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Chocolate-root
Care of Lobelia and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.