Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
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Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Mouth itching, Throat itching, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Indoor Air Purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Rhizomes
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Leaves used for wrapping food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
HOMALOMENA Wallisii
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Homalomena
In Hindi
pinkroot
Homalomena
In German
Spigelia
Homalomena
In French
Spigelia
Homalomena
In Spanish
Spigelia
Homalomena
In Greek
Spigelia
Homalomena
In Portuguese
Spigelia
homalomena
In Polish
Spigelia
Homalomena
In Latin
Spigelia
Homalomena
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Loganiceae
Araceae
Genus
Spigelia
Homalomena
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Homalomena
Season and care of Pinkroot and Homalomena is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Homalomena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Homalomena season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Homalomena is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Homalomena is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Homalomena Physical Information
Pinkroot and Homalomena physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Homalomena height is 35.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Homalomena are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Homalomena flower color: Yellow green
- Homalomena leaf color: Green, Purple, Light Green, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Pinkroot and Homalomena
Care of Pinkroot and Homalomena 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 Homalomena pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Homalomena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.