Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pulsatilla vulgaris, Pulsatilla vulgaris rubra, Pulsatilla vulgaris alba
Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis
Habitat
meadows, Slopes, Wooded slopes
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Indigo, Purple, Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
root cutting, Seedlings
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Cutworms, Larvae of Agave Weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PULSATILLA vulgaris
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Pasque Flower, wind flower, prairie crocus, Easter Flower, meadow anemone
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
Pasque Flower
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Kuhschellen
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Pasque Flower
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Pasque Flower
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
Pasque Flower
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Pasque Flower
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Sasanka
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Pasque Flower
Buddha manus
Arbor
Order
Ranunculales
Sapindales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand
Wondering what are the properties of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand? We provide you with everything About Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand. Pasque Flower doesn't have thorns and Buddha's Hand doesn't have thorns. Also Pasque Flower does not have fragrant flowers. Pasque Flower has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Buddha's Hand has allergic reactions like convulsions, Diarrhea, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pasque Flower season is Spring and Buddha's Hand season is Spring. The type of soil for Pasque Flower is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pasque Flower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Pasque Flower height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Pasque Flower flower color: Indigo, Purple and Violet
Pasque Flower leaf color: Light Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand
Care of Pasque Flower and Buddha's Hand include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pasque Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pasque Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.