Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
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
Yellow green
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
Dwarf Bamboo
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
अजवाइन
In German
Osage Orange
Ajowan
In French
Osage orange
Ajowan
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Trachyspermum ammi
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
σπόρους καραμπίνα
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
aipo
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
seler
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
semina Carom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Maclura
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Ajwain plant
Season and care of Osage Orange and Ajwain plant is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Ajwain plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Ajwain plant Physical Information
Osage Orange and Ajwain plant physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Ajwain plant are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
- Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Care of Osage Orange and Ajwain plant
Care of Osage Orange and Ajwain plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.