Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Little Rose Dawn, Hines Purpleleaf, ‘Shang-hi
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hillside, open Woodlands, Roadsides, Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-5
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Consistently
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Groundcover
Botanical Name
LOROPETALUM chinense
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Loropetalum, Chinese fringe flower
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
Loropetalum
अजवाइन
In German
Loropetalum
Ajowan
In French
Loropetalum
Ajowan
In Spanish
Loropetalum
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Loropetalum
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Loropetalum
aipo
In Polish
Loropetalum
seler
In Latin
Loropetalum
semina Carom
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Apiales
Family
Hamamelidaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Loropetalum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loropetalum Chinese season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loropetalum Chinese is Acidic, Neutral and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Loropetalum Chinese height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Loropetalum Chinese flower color: White
Loropetalum Chinese leaf color: Green and Bronze
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant
Care of Loropetalum Chinese and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loropetalum Chinese pruning is done Prune to control growth and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loropetalum Chinese needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.