Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Switchgrass
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Wet lands
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Flower Color
Indigo
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PANICUM
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
Panicum
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
panikom
ओसेज संतरे
In German
panikom
Osage Orange
In French
panikom
Osage orange
In Spanish
panikom
Osage naranja
In Greek
Panicum
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Panicum
Osage laranja
In Polish
Panicum
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Panicum
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Panicum and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Panicum and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Panicum and Osage Orange. Panicum doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Panicum does not have fragrant flowers. Panicum has allergic reactions like and Osage Orange 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 Panicum and Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Panicum and Osage Orange
Season and care of Panicum and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Osage Orange season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Panicum and Osage Orange Physical Information
Panicum and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Osage Orange are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Osage Orange
Care of Panicum and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Panicum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.