Pinkroot

Pawpaw

About Pinkroot and Pawpaw

Pinkroot

Pawpaw

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual and Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Tree

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

Deep, Fertile bottom land, Hilly upland habitat, Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-86-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

8-6

Sunset Zone

21,22

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm1,371.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

Purple, Burgundy, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green, Yellow green, Brown

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

Yellow, Copper, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

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

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Magnesium sulphate, Nitrogen, Phosphate, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing

breathing problems, Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Malaria, Rheumatism, Urine infections, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Making Shampoo, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

ASIMINA triloba

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Pawpaw

In Hindi

pinkroot

गंदा संयंत्र

In German

Spigelia

Papaya Pflanze

In French

Spigelia

usine de papaye

In Spanish

Spigelia

planta de la papaya

In Greek

Spigelia

φυτό pawpaw

In Portuguese

Spigelia

planta mamão

In Polish

Spigelia

pawpaw roślin

In Latin

Spigelia

quince herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Magnoliales

Family

Loganiceae

Annonaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Asimina Adans

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

609

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Pawpaw

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

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Pawpaw

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

Pinkroot and Pawpaw Physical Information

Pinkroot and Pawpaw physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Pawpaw height is 1,371.60 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Pawpaw are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Pawpaw flower color: Purple, Burgundy and Brown
Pawpaw leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Pinkroot and Pawpaw

Care of Pinkroot and Pawpaw 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 Pawpaw pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pawpaw needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.