Pinkroot

Texas Madrone

About Pinkroot and Texas Madrone

Pinkroot

Texas Madrone

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

North America, Europe, Africa, Asia

Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America

Types

Arbutus xalapensis

Number of Varieties

110

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Habitat

Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks

limestone outcrops, Open Plains

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-87-11

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

91.40 cm640.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm795.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Several shades of Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Elliptic and Ovate

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

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, From bulbs

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

Do not water frequently

In Summer

Lots of watering

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Shallow soil, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Provides ground cover

Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Stem

Fruits, Wood

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes

Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Spigelia marilandica

ARBUTUS xalapensis

Common Name

Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink

Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone

In Hindi

pinkroot

Texas Madrone

In German

Spigelia

Texas Madrone

In French

Spigelia

Texas Madrone

In Spanish

Spigelia

Arbutus xalapensis

In Greek

Spigelia

Texas Madrone

In Portuguese

Spigelia

Texas Madrone

In Polish

Spigelia

Texas Madrone

In Latin

Spigelia

Texas Madrone

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Ericales

Family

Loganiceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Spigelia

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

601

1 27800

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Properties of Pinkroot and Texas Madrone

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

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Season and Care of Pinkroot and Texas Madrone

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

Pinkroot and Texas Madrone Physical Information

Pinkroot and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Pinkroot and Texas Madrone are as follows:

Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive

Care of Pinkroot and Texas Madrone

Care of Pinkroot and Texas Madrone 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 Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.