Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
America
Types
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Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Ivory, Gray
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cuneate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for woodware, Wood is used for making furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TRIPLARIS americana
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Ant Stick, Macaw, St. Mary's Stick
Lobelia
In Spanish
guacamayo
Lobelia
In Portuguese
arara
Lobélia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Polygonaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Macaw and Lobelia
Season and care of Macaw and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Macaw and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Macaw season is Spring and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Macaw is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Macaw is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Macaw and Lobelia Physical Information
Macaw and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Macaw height is 1,220.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Macaw and Lobelia are as follows:
Macaw flower color: Ivory and Gray
Macaw leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Macaw and Lobelia
Care of Macaw and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Macaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Macaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.