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About Pinkroot and Asafoetida

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
India, Iran

Types

-
-

Number of Varieties

1-
0 40000
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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Desert, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-8
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

8-1
-

Sunset Zone

21,22
-

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm100.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

25.40 cm40.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Brownish Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green
Orange, Brown, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval
Compound

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
-

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
convulsions, gastro-intestinal problems, Miscarriage

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Acne, Brightens the skin complexion, Moisturizing, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Asthma, Bronchitis, epilepsy, Laxative, Upset stomach

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used as a flavouring in food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edible, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica
Ferula assa-foetida

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Asafoetida

In Hindi

pinkroot
हींग

In German

Spigelia
asafoetida

In French

Spigelia
Asafoetida

In Spanish

Spigelia
Asa fétida

In Greek

Spigelia
Μηδικό σίλφιο

In Portuguese

Spigelia
Asafoetida

In Polish

Spigelia
Asafoetida

In Latin

Spigelia
Asafoetida

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales
Apiales

Family

Loganiceae
Fagaceae

Genus

Spigelia
Ferula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

60130
1 27800
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Properties of Pinkroot and Asafoetida

Wondering what are the properties of Pinkroot and Asafoetida? We provide you with everything About Pinkroot and Asafoetida. Pinkroot doesn't have thorns and Asafoetida doesn't have thorns. Also Pinkroot does not have fragrant flowers. Pinkroot has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing and Asafoetida has allergic reactions like Red eyes, Vomiting and wheezing. 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 Pinkroot and Asafoetida and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Pinkroot and Asafoetida

Season and care of Pinkroot and Asafoetida is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Asafoetida Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Asafoetida season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Asafoetida is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Asafoetida is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pinkroot and Asafoetida Physical Information

Pinkroot and Asafoetida physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Asafoetida height is 100.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Asafoetida are as follows:

  • Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow

  • Pinkroot leaf color: Green

  • Asafoetida flower color: Yellow green

  • Asafoetida leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pinkroot and Asafoetida

Care of Pinkroot and Asafoetida include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot 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.