Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
  
America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
  
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
  
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
Oval or Rounded
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,219.00 cm
  
16
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Unknown
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
  
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
  
Lobelia
  
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
  
Lobelia
  
In German
Osage Orange
  
Lobelie
  
In French
Osage orange
  
Lobelia
  
In Spanish
Osage naranja
  
Lobelia
  
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
  
λοβηλία
  
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
  
Lobélia
  
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
  
Lobelia
  
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
  
Lobelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Rosales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Maclura
  
Lobelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Moreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lobelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Lobelia
Season and care of Osage Orange and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Osage Orange and Lobelia Physical Information
Osage Orange and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Lobelia are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Osage Orange and Lobelia
Care of Osage Orange and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.