Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America, Brazil
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
gardens, Pastures
  
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
Not Available
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Violet
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
  
bipinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Salt
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Insects, Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Used as Ornamental plant
  
Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
HELICONIA bihai
  
Artemisia annua
  
Common Name
Red Palulu, Firebird, Macaw Flower
  
sweet wormwood, sweet annie, sweet sagewort, annual mugwort
  
In Hindi
Firebird
  
Artemisia
  
In German
Firebird
  
Artemisia
  
In French
Oiseau de feu
  
Artemisia
  
In Spanish
Firebird
  
Artemisia
  
In Greek
Firebird
  
Αρτεμίσια
  
In Portuguese
Firebird
  
Artemisia
  
In Polish
Firebird
  
Artemisia
  
In Latin
Oedipus
  
Artemisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Zingiberales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Heliconiaceae
  
Asteraceae
  
Genus
Heliconia
  
Artemisia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Anthemideae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asteroideae
  
Season and Care of Red Palulu and Artemisia
Season and care of Red Palulu and Artemisia is important to know. While considering everything about Red Palulu and Artemisia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Palulu season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artemisia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Palulu is Loam, Sand and for Artemisia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Palulu is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Palulu and Artemisia Physical Information
Red Palulu and Artemisia physical information is very important for comparison. Red Palulu height is 180.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Red Palulu and Artemisia are as follows:
Red Palulu flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Red Palulu leaf color: Dark Green
Artemisia flower color: Not Available
- Artemisia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Red Palulu and Artemisia
Care of Red Palulu and Artemisia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Palulu pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Palulu needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.