Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
North America, Central America, South America
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
12-4
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
-
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Kernel
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Mais
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Maíz dulce
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
milho doce
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Kukurydza
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Dulcis frumentum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cyperales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Sweet Corn season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn
Care of Ram's Horn and Sweet Corn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Corn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.