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
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, shaded fields, shaded moist road banks, shaded riverbanks
disturbed sites, Farms, Humid climates, Moist Soils, Non-flooded lowland forests, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full 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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, cathartic, Emetic, malignant neoplasms, Stomach pain
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PODOPHYLLUM peltatum
ROSEODENDRON donnell-smithii
Common Name
American Mandrake, Mayapple
Gold Tree, Primavera, White-mahogany
In Hindi
अमेरिकी विषैला पौधा
Primavera plant
In German
amerikanisch Alraune
Primavera Pflanzen
In French
mandrake américain
usine de Primavera
In Spanish
mandrágora americana
planta de Primavera
In Greek
american μανδραγόρα
φυτικών Primavera
In Portuguese
mandrake americano
planta de Primavera
In Polish
amerykański mandragory
Primavera roślin
In Latin
Latin mandragoras
Primavera herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Scrophulariales
Family
Berberidaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Podophyllum
Tabebuia Gomes
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Mayapple and Primavera
Wondering what are the properties of Mayapple and Primavera? We provide you with everything About Mayapple and Primavera. Mayapple doesn't have thorns and Primavera doesn't have thorns. Also Mayapple does not have fragrant flowers. Mayapple has allergic reactions like Toxic and Primavera 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 Primavera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mayapple and Primavera
Season and care of Mayapple and Primavera is important to know. While considering everything about Mayapple and Primavera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mayapple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Primavera season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mayapple is Clay, Loam and for Primavera is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mayapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Primavera is Acidic, Neutral.
Mayapple and Primavera Physical Information
Mayapple and Primavera physical information is very important for comparison. Mayapple height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Primavera height is 20.32 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Mayapple and Primavera are as follows:
Mayapple flower color: White and Light Pink
Mayapple leaf color: Green
Primavera flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Primavera leaf color: Green
Care of Mayapple and Primavera
Care of Mayapple and Primavera include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mayapple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Primavera 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 Primavera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.