Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
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Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Insects
Allergy
-
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Calycanthus floridus
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Sweetshrub
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
sweetshrub
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
sweetshrub
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
sweetshrub
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
sweetshrub
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
sweetshrub
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
sweetshrub
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
sweetshrub
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
sweetshrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Laurales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Calycanthaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Calycanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.
Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
- Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub
Care of Ram's Horn and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.