Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
South America
India, Iran
Types
Afternoon delight
Calpyso Mix
Duet
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
Desert, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Orange, Pink, Magenta, Salmon
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Compound
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Loose, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Hypotensive, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Landscape
Edible, Tropical
Botanical Name
PORTULACA grandiflora
Ferula assa-foetida
Common Name
Moss Rose
Asafoetida
In German
Moss Rose
asafoetida
In French
Moss Rose
Asafoetida
In Spanish
musgo de Rose
Asa fétida
In Greek
Moss Rose
Μηδικό σίλφιο
In Portuguese
rosa-musgo
Asafoetida
In Polish
Moss Rose
Asafoetida
In Latin
Rosa moss
Asafoetida
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Portulacaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Moss Rose and Asafoetida
Wondering what are the properties of Moss Rose and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Moss Rose and Asafoetida. Moss Rose doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Moss Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Moss Rose has allergic reactions like and Asafoetida 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 Moss Rose and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Moss Rose and Asafoetida
Season and care of Moss Rose and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Moss Rose and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Moss Rose season is Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Moss Rose is Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Moss Rose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Moss Rose and Asafoetida Physical Information
Moss Rose and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Moss Rose height is 7.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Moss Rose and Asafoetida are as follows:
Moss Rose flower color: White, Red, Orange, Pink, Magenta and Salmon
Moss Rose leaf color: Green
Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green
- Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Moss Rose and Asafoetida
Care of Moss Rose and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Moss Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Asafoetida pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Moss Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asafoetida needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.