Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Reniform
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Beans
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
बीजपत्र
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Cotyledon
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cotyledon
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Cotyledon
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cotyledon
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Liścień
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Cotyledon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Cotyledon. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Cotyledon doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Cotyledon has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Cotyledon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Cotyledon season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Cotyledon Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon
Care of Poison Sumac and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.