Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
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Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
Beans
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
COTYLEDON
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
बीजपत्र
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Cotyledon
In French
mandrake américain
Cotyledon
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
Cotyledon
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
Cotyledon
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Liścień
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Rosales
Family
Berberidaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Rosids
Properties of Mayapple and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Cotyledon. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Toxic. 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 Mayapple and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Cotyledon
Season and care of Mayapple and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Mayapple and Cotyledon Physical Information
Mayapple and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Cotyledon are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Mayapple and Cotyledon
Care of Mayapple and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mayapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.