Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Cropland, Farms, gardens
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Reniform
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Sets
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Beans
Other Uses
Culinary use
Basketary, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ALLIUM cepa 'Burgundy'
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Garden Onion, Red Onion
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
लाल प्याज
बीजपत्र
In German
Rote Zwiebel
Cotyledon
In French
Oignon rouge
Cotyledon
In Spanish
Cebolla roja
Cotyledon
In Greek
Κόκκινο κρεμμύδι
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Cebola vermelha
Cotyledon
In Polish
Czerwona cebula
Liścień
In Latin
Red Cepa
Cotyledon
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Allium
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Rosids
Season and Care of Red Onion and Cotyledon
Season and care of Red Onion and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Red Onion and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Onion season is and Cotyledon season is . The type of soil for Red Onion is Loam, Sand and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Red Onion is Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Red Onion and Cotyledon Physical Information
Red Onion and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Red Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Red Onion and Cotyledon are as follows:
Red Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
Red Onion leaf color:
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Red Onion and Cotyledon
Care of Red Onion and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Onion 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 Red Onion 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.