Pinkroot

Blue Spruce

About Pinkroot and Blue Spruce

Pinkroot

Blue Spruce

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Western United States

Types

Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika

Number of Varieties

135

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-82-8

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm1,200.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm900.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Green, Orange, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

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

Prune in winter, 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, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Windbreak

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

PICEA pungens

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Colorado blue spruce

In Hindi

pinkroot

Blue Spruce Tree

In German

Spigelia

Blue Spruce Baum

In French

Spigelia

Blue Spruce Arbre

In Spanish

Spigelia

Blue Spruce Árbol

In Greek

Spigelia

Blue Spruce Tree

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Árvore Spruce azul

In Polish

Spigelia

Blue Spruce Drzewo

In Latin

Spigelia

Blue abiegnis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Gentianales

Pinales

Family

Loganiceae

Pinaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Picea

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Piceoideae

Number of Species

6035

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Properties of Pinkroot and Blue Spruce

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

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Blue Spruce

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

Pinkroot and Blue Spruce Physical Information

Pinkroot and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Blue Spruce are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue

Care of Pinkroot and Blue Spruce

Care of Pinkroot and Blue Spruce 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 Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.