Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
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Types
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White Snowplant
Tropical Bloodleaf
Juba's Bush
Yellow Bloodleaf
Standley's Bloodleaf
Rootstock Bloodleaf
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Mealybugs, Scale, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
IRESINE 'Blazin' Rose'
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Blazin' Rose Iresine, Bloodleaf, Irisine
In Hindi
pinkroot
Iresine
In German
Spigelia
Iresine
In French
Spigelia
Iresine
In Spanish
Spigelia
Iresine
In Greek
Spigelia
Iresine
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Iresine
In Polish
Spigelia
Iresine
In Latin
Spigelia
Iresine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Loganiceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Gomphrenoideae
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Irisine
Season and care of Pinkroot and Irisine is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Irisine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irisine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irisine is Loam while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irisine is Acidic, Neutral.
Pinkroot and Irisine Physical Information
Pinkroot and Irisine physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Irisine height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Irisine are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Irisine flower color: White and Green
- Irisine leaf color: Red, Green, Pink, Dark Red and Bronze
Care of Pinkroot and Irisine
Care of Pinkroot and Irisine 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 Irisine pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irisine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.