Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
North America, Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
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Cut-leaved groundcherry,Carolina horsenettle, Wallace's nightshade
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
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
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Plant Tolerance
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
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Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
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Botanical Name
Spigelia marilandica
LYCOPERSICON
Common Name
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
Lycopersicon
In Hindi
pinkroot
Lycopersicon
In German
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
In French
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
In Spanish
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
In Greek
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
In Portuguese
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
In Polish
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
In Latin
Spigelia
Lycopersicon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Solanales
Family
Loganiceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pinkroot and Lycopersicon
Season and care of Pinkroot and Lycopersicon is important to know. While considering everything about Pinkroot and Lycopersicon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lycopersicon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lycopersicon is while the PH of soil for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lycopersicon is .
Pinkroot and Lycopersicon Physical Information
Pinkroot and Lycopersicon physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lycopersicon height is 40.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Lycopersicon are as follows:
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Lycopersicon flower color:
- Lycopersicon leaf color:
Care of Pinkroot and Lycopersicon
Care of Pinkroot and Lycopersicon 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 Lycopersicon 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 Lycopersicon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.