Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, China
North America
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Tan
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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In Summer
Less Watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year, very little fertilizers at a time
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
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Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Heart problems, Skin Disorders, Vitamin C
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
DIMOCARPUS longan
HELIANTHUS tuberosus
Common Name
Longan
Jerusalem Artichoke, Sunchoke
In Hindi
Longan
Hydrangea
In German
Longan
Hortensie
In French
longane
Hortensia
In Spanish
Longan
Hortensia
In Portuguese
Longan
Hortênsia
In Polish
Longan
Hortensja
Family
Sapindaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke. Longan doesn't have thorns and Jerusalem Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Longan does not have fragrant flowers. Longan has allergic reactions like and Jerusalem Artichoke has allergic reactions like . 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 Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke
Season and care of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Longan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jerusalem Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Longan is Loam, Sand and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Longan is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jerusalem Artichoke is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke Physical Information
Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Longan height is 910.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jerusalem Artichoke height is 60.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke are as follows:
Longan flower color: White and Ivory
Longan leaf color: Red, Green and Dark Green
Jerusalem Artichoke flower color: Tan and Brown
- Jerusalem Artichoke leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke
Care of Longan and Jerusalem Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Longan pruning is done Don't prune in winter and No pruning needed in the early stages and Jerusalem Artichoke pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Longan needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Jerusalem Artichoke needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.